"Philosopher of funk, and one mean keyboard player!"
- DJ Jellyroll Justice, WWOZ - FM 90.7 New Orleans, LA
A scholar and a musician, Dr. Joel Rudinow teaches Philosophy and Humanities at Santa Rosa Junior College, where he also produces the Evolution of the Blues Concerts, the Music for the Soul Concerts, and the Roots & Branches of American and World Music Concerts. He plays keyboards in several roots music bands in northern California, including his own band, Rude Notes Galore .