Todd Rhodes was an American pianist, band leader, and arranger who was a significant figure in the transition from swing jazz to rhythm and blues during the mid-20th century. His band, Todd Rhodes and His Toddlers, was a powerhouse of the post-WWII R&B scene, with Johnny Ray Allen and Louie Stephens as notable members. Rhodes is acknowledged for his signature boogie-woogie and blues-infused sound, as heard in influential works like "Blues for the Red Boy." His contributions have had a lasting impact on the evolution of popular music in the United States.