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About Me

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The Albert Rivera Quartet has been 8 years in the making. Based in New York City, he is joined by the newest faces in jazz. He is committed in bringing new sounds to the public, keeping in mind where the music came from. Heavily based on John Coltranes modal aspect, Albert writes the entire Quartets music, using grooves and rhythm as his base. Albert attended New School University Jazz program, Adam graduated SUNY Purchase Music Program, Luques graduated from Berklee College of music, and Zaccai graduated from New England ConservatoryThis Is the Quartet Performing "A cry of a child"(same as the live audio track)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/2/2005
Band Website: AlbertRiverajazz.com
Band Members:

Albert Rivera-Saxophones

Luques Curtis-Bass

Zaccai Curtis-Piano

Adam Christgau-Drums

Junior Mance Trio with Albert Rivera

(left to right-Junior Mance,Albert,Jackie Williams,Earl May)

Overview

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Tenor and Soprano Saxophonist,Composer,Arranger,and Educator

Assistant Musical Director of the Litchfield Jazz Camp

Musical Coordinator of the 14th Street Y(NYC)

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Articles and Reviews

Bill Ives on Hope and Faith

David Crohn Article and Interview

Brian Slattery "A fearsome young saxophonist"-New Haven Advocate

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Influences: All great music, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Wayne Shorter, etc
Sounds Like: I'm a mix of many. I keep the past present in my ideas of performing for what my music will become in the future.

The Reason why I play music......

Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Cleo's was packed!! Thanks Again

For all those that came out I am truly thankful. I'll be gone from NY pretty much until September (Litchfield Jazz Camp, Performances, etc) so look to hear from me when I get back!The show was great f...
Posted by Albert Rivera Quartet on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:47:00 PST

Thank you all who came out to La Paloma in Hartford, CT

Thank you once again. It was my honor to perform out there.. It was amazing having both sets standing room only. I hope i have created a memory that will last a lifetime.Peace and Blesisngs,Albert Riv...
Posted by Albert Rivera Quartet on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:00:00 PST

2007 Here we go!! What's in store and what already came

So here we are. New Year, and I gotta say; last year was a good year. I got a chance to learn alot about life. I know people are always saying this but it's true, as your on this earth longer, you def...
Posted by Albert Rivera Quartet on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:43:00 PST

Keeping healthy for you mind body and spirit

keeping in shape blog heres the even more serious side of me..Enjoy!! AL
Posted by Albert Rivera Quartet on Sat, 29 Apr 2006 06:27:00 PST

New CD Finally Here;and in other news

Hello everyone, hope all of you are doing well. Just wanted to keep you informed that the new CD is finally out. If you would like to purchase it you may do so but clicking he...
Posted by Albert Rivera Quartet on Sat, 18 Mar 2006 02:13:00 PST

Albert Rivera jazz

If you havent Check out my website, if you wish take some time and check it out Theres alot more Mp3's and photos and all that good stuff...and of course tons of links. AlbertRiveraJazz.com">Albertriv...
Posted by Albert Rivera Quartet on Fri, 27 Jan 2006 01:28:00 PST