johnny rodgers band (new york, ny) came together in new york city in 2003 and its mission is to bring musical depth to new, original songs. they are masters of an array of styles ranging from pop to jazz to classic rock. music from the johnny rodgers band provides a guided tour of americana pop, from the piano-driven energy of rock and roll, to the supreme sophistication of jazz. this ensemble cultivates connections with audiences through performances, discussions, demonstrations, and exchange. the johnny rodgers band has performed and recorded with artists such as liza minnelli, michael feinstein, randy brecker, and tom harrell, among others. besides their own award winning recordings, this ensemble has been featured on recordings that celebrate maury yeston and jule styne. the american society of composers, authors and publishers (ascap) selected the johnny rodgers band to interpret and perform the music of billy joel in a command performance for the "piano man" himself in the allen room at frederick p. rose hall, home of jazz at lincoln center. they have also been selected as music ambassadors for the u.s. department of state and jazz at lincoln center's rhythm road international music tour and other cultural exchange programs.