Rod Blumenau

Rod Blumenau began studying piano before the age of 5 with his grandmother, a piano teacher. He started clarinet at 8 and saxophone at 11. Rod also displayed an aptitude for math, and received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Master’s of Science in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He enjoyed a 32-year career with Eastman Kodak while continuing to perform music as an avocation. Rod has performed with Andre Kostelanetz, Henry Mancini, Clark Terry, Cab Calloway, Mel Torme, Regina Carter, Gene Bertoncini, Kevin Mahogany, Terell Stafford, Russell Malone, Stefon Harris, Tia Fuller, Tamir Hendelman, Darmon Meader, Eddie Daniels, Jane Monheit and other notables. Today Rod arranges vocal, jazz band, and orchestral music for students, teaches at a summer jazz camp for adults, and plays nightclubs and jazz concerts across the upstate New York area. He has recorded several CDs. More information, including upcoming performances, can be found online at http://www.RodBJazz.com.