Melinda Rose Rodriguez

Born: November 16, 1995

At just 28 years old, Melinda Rose Rodriguez has already established herself as a rising star in the jazz world. She began her professional music journey at The New England Conservatory of Music and completed her degree with distinction at Florida International University under the guidance of Dr. Lisanne Lyons. Since high school, Melinda has been honored with four Downbeat Music Awards and two YoungArts awards.

Her performance credits are extensive, including appearances at the Miami Downtown Jazz Festival, Litchfield Jazz Festival, Rochester Jazz Festival, and international venues in Bermuda, Japan, and Puerto Rico. Melinda has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Michael Feinstein, Fred Hersch, Cyrille Aimee, and Jane Monheit, and has frequently collaborated with jazz luminary Kevin Mahogany.

I'm On My Way

By Melinda Rose Rodriguez

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: Let's Call The Whole Thing Off; Once Upon a Summertime; If It's Magic; It Could Happen To You; Don't Come Back; I'd Do It All Again; In My Own Little Corner; I'm On My Way; You Can Have Him; It's Not You, It's Me.

Melinda Rose Rodriguez and Frenchy Romero: I'm On My Way

by Nicholas F. Mondello
November 7, 2024

Longtime friends from their Miami days, vocalist Melinda Rose Rodriguez and pianist Frenchy Romero offer their debut collaboration, I'm on My Way. It is a ten-track collection of known fare, as well as original compositions from Rodriguez. The album is a festive musical playground for the two artists, both of whom will be performing in elite ...

Melinda Rose & Frenchy Romero: I'm On My Way

by Dan Bilawsky
August 22, 2024

A co-led date from vocalist Melinda Rose and pianist Frenchy Romero seemed to be preordained. The two grew up mere blocks away from each other in Miami, connected as teens and bonded immediately over a love for jazz, and developed a strong rapport at a weekly jam session. As their lives moved forward, they stayed in ...