Cuban tres player, composer and bandleader; highly influential in son/son montuno and an important precursor to mambo and salsa.

The DeBaser review highlights recordings from 1946–1953, praises Rodríguez's virtuosity on the tres and complex arrangements. The review also notes Marc Ribot paid tribute with the Cubanos Postizos projects and that Rodríguez's music blends rhythmic drive with jazz-like harmonic complexity.

A DeBaser review by morningstar celebrates Arsenio Rodríguez as a pivotal Cuban tres player and bandleader. The review highlights recordings from 1946–1953, praises complex big-band–like arrangements, danceable rhythms and Rodríguez's virtuosity on the tres. The overall tone is warm, nostalgic and celebratory.

For:Fans of Cuban music, son/son montuno, tres players, salsa historians and listeners who enjoy jazz-influenced Latin rhythms.

 "with the grace of someone who is not convinced that rhumba is just that joy in tango"

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