EP 76: The Sound That Sees with Rock Hendricks

Some people hear music. Rock Hendricks sees it.Born in Texas with a rare congenital eye disease, Rock spent his early years navigating the world through sound alone. That sharpened his ears, and when he first heard the sweet cry of a saxophone, he knew it wasn’t just an instrument—it was his voice.From picking up his first sax at nine years old to playing in high school jazz ensembles, Rock found his groove studying legends like Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. But he wasn’t just learning—he was shaping his own sound, a sound that would take him to the top of the jazz world. In this episode of Jazz Flyte, Rock opens up about: His early years and the Motown magic he witnessed firsthand Being near Marvin Gaye on the day of his tragic passing His unexpected collaboration with Paul Hardcastle—over 30 songs recorded without ever meeting in person Why finding your own sound is the key to jazz mastery His latest work on Jazzmasters Volume 8 Rock’s journey is more than music—it is about perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of something greater than yourself.  This is an episode you do not want to miss. Connect with Rock: https://www.rockhendricks.com/