According to the concert's organizers, he will take the stage on March 21 at Seongsu Art Hall in Seoul's trendy district frequented by young people and fashion-savvy individuals.
Rodríguez is renowned for his innovative approach to blending traditional Cuban sounds with modern influences.
He gained international recognition after legendary composer Quincy Jones invited him to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland in 2006. The collaboration eventually led Rodriguez to move to the U.S., where he later became a naturalized citizen.
The pianist last performed here in 2013 as a special guest at Quincy Jones' concert and returned the following year for a solo performance. His achievements include composing the official theme song for the Expo 2010 Shanghai China and earning a Grammy nomination in 2014 for his arrangement of the Cuban folk classic Guantanamera.
The concert will be held in a trio format, with Rodríguez joined by drummer Michael Olivera and bassist Swaeli Mbappé.
He recently appeared on "Tiny Desk," a popular concert series on NPR.
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