Rocco W.

Denver native and Marimba One Artist, Rocco Lc began his musical career on drum set and shifted to the vibraphone at just ten years old when, through a challenging audition process, he was selected to attend the prestigious Denver School of the Arts DSA. At DSA, he had the privilege of studying with Denver percussion icons Dave Hammond and Greg Harris. From there, was forever changed by his musical experience. was courted by numerous conservatories, universities and colleges when considering his options for undergraduate studies, and ultimately accepted a full scholarship to the University of Colorado Boulder’s esteemed Jazz Performance program in the College of Music. The recruitment package broke new ground for the university by offering the creation and customization of a special emphasis on jazz vibraphone to suit ’ talent. expects to graduate with his bachelor’s degree in May of 2020. Inspired by his musical mentors, including Aaron Parks, Joshua Redman, Peter Bernstein, Yosvany Terry, Jeff Jenkins and Carl Cecchine, Jr. ’ grandfather and a gifted musician, ’ has dedicated his life to pursuing jazz performance, instruction, education and promotion. has completed an impressive list of independent advanced jazz immersion programs complementing his undergraduate studies, including attending the Stanford Jazz Intensive on scholarship. He has competed in a variety of local and national musical competitions and has received awards in many categories. regularly records and performs with multiple combos throughout Colorado at festivals and venues including the Telluride Jazz Festival, Dazzle Denver, Cucuru Art Gallery Colorado Springs and the Laughing Goat Boulder, as well as being a seasoned veteran of live radio performances KUVO-FM. has worked as an independent percussion instructor, offering customized private lessons, workshops and masterclasses. embodies the future of jazz music while respecting its roots and preserving its traditions. is available for performance, studio work, consultation and instruction, and can be reached at or 303.808.2559. Check out his website and an archive article titled,Young Musician Spotlight: Rocco from the year 2014.