Albert Rivera | Sun Nov 2 | 6:00PM & 8:30PM | presented by Michael Tozzi's 1st Sunday Series

Born in the Bronx, NY, Albert Rivera’s musical journey began early on and flourished at Laguardia High School for Performing Arts in New York City.

Rovera's collaborators have included Don Braden, Claudio Roditi, Avery Sharpe, Luques and Zaccai Curtis (The Curtis Brothers) Nicole Zuraitis and  Rachel Z.

Fans and critics have taken notice. DownBeat Magazine reported on his successful, inventive approach to career building in its March 2016 issue in “Enterprising Energy” by Ken Micallef. Critic Elliott Simon wrote “Rivera’s compositions are diverse (and his) musicians hit the pocket and sustain a powerful group dynamic.” Tony Hall, of Jazz Wise Magazine, added “Rivera has a timeless tone.”

Rivera is equally at home on soprano, alto and tenor saxophones and has a distinctive style he says was influenced by jazz greats like John Coltrane and Joe Henderson.