Artist of the Week – Albert Rivera
Who – Albert Rivera
Originally From – Bronx New York
Music Style – Jazz
Instruments – Tenor and Soprano Saxophone
School - Attended LaGuardia H.S. of Music and Art and Performing Arts “Fame”, New School University Jazz and Cotemporary Program
Most Popular Performance Venues – York’s Smalls Jazz Club, Sweet Rhythm, Zinc Bar, Cleopatra’s Needle, and the River Room of Harlem
Album – “Re-Introduction”
When I think of the music of Albert Rivera, it reminds me of being at the mountain top looking over the horizon. His music is very powerful and full of emotion. Albert’s album has a new sound that lets the listener know how far jazz has evolved and has not lost its way. It’s important that we have dedicated Jazz musicians dedicated to keeping this music alive. The sound of the saxophone is very smooth and articulate and it blends well with his choice of players for the piano, drums and bass. “My Way of Sayin’ It” is my favorite track on the album, because it really shows his personality and passion. His dexterity and timing are uncontrollable. Read the rest of this entry →
Dealership would have been on my list of video game inspired music but I wanted to highlight them in my Artist of the Week recommendation. I first discovered this band because I was intrigued by the theme song for the video game review show Co-OP.
four-piece; drummer, bassist, guitarist and vocals/keyboards. They utilize every one of their instruments. These musicians are extremely talented. They sound like you’re in a trance/dance club, but the music is bearable instead of being annoying. But the beats, like in a club, make you move. They make your chest vibrate from the way these songs bounce. You are constantly surrounded by sound. If the guitar and bass aren’t flying away, the synth or keys are flooding you with noise; melodies on top of melodies produced just by two of the musicians, as the drums keep the beat and the bassist adds that extra thump.