News/Shows

Albert Rivera – Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader, Clinician, Educator/Adjunct Professor and Director Of Operations at Litchfield Performing Arts

Upcoming Show Announcements - 

Not all shows are listed. For booking request please email me via contact form or bronxsax @gmail.com

2026 – For opportunities to sponsor a future event, please email and reach out

  • January 4th – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
  • January 11th – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
  • January 18th  – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
  • January 25th – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
  • February 1st– Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
  • February 6th – Albert Rivera Quartet Featuring Luques Curtis – TCC – Torrington CT
  • February 8th – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
  • February 13th – Albert Rivera Quintet featuring Anson Jones – Poli Club Waterbury, CT
  • February 15th – Private Event (Rye, NY)
  • February 17th – Albert Rivera Quartet featuring Paul Bollenback – Zinc Bar, NYC
  • February 22nd – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
  • March 7th – Litchfield Jazz Talent Search Final (Adjudicating) – Litchfield, CT
  • March 8th – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
  • March 15th – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
  • March 22nd – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
  • March 19th – March 25th, 2025  – Berks Jazz Festival, Reading PA
  • April 3rd -Litchfield All-Stars, Frederick Gunn School Washington, CT
  • June 6th – Swinging Saturdays Celebration & Performance (E.C.A – New Haven, CT) 6pm
  • June 13th – Doug Munro & La Pompe Attack – Suffern Library (Suffern, NY)
  • June 20th – Litchfield Fundraising Event – Torrington, CT
  • June 28 – July 24th – Director of Operations at the Litchfield Jazz Camp
  • July 24th – Don Braden Dectet – Litchfield Jazz Festival 
  • July 31st – Albert Rivera Latin Jazz Quintet – Jazz On The Green (Branford, CT)

For more info regarding Sunday Jazz Brunch in Greenwich, CT – Please email me. Please note, many shows aren’t listed as numerous ones are private events.

Support by Donating. If you would like to sponsor a show or are able to donate to support me you may do so via various online sources including Venmo and Paypal 

Via venmo – @ bronxsax (venmo.com/bronxsax) via paypal – @ bronxsax (paypal.me/bronxsax)

Future Bookings – 2025/2026 and beyond

If you have events in which you would like music via my Classic Jazz Band, Latin Jazz Band, The Albert Rivera Electric Band and Doug Munro’s La Pompe Attack (Gypsy Jazz) please send an email. With a consistent busy schedule, for peace of mind for both you and I, the earlier the booking the better! (Weddings, Private events, etc)

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29th Annual Litchfield Jazz Camp (2026)

“I am proud to be the Director of Operations at The Litchfield Jazz Camp. This coming year we are thrilled to present the 29th Annual Litchfield Jazz Camp. LJC has a WORLD CLASS faculty and is located at a beautiful venue! Hosted at the Gunnery (Washington, CT), students have the opportunity to study with some of today’s top jazz musicians. From ensemble coaching to one-on-one private lessons, Litchfield has you covered!”

For more information, visit the Litchfield Jazz Camp website.

Awards/Accolades

2021 City Artist Corps Grant Recipient. This grant is made possible by the NYFA, NYC Cultural Affairs and City Artist Corps. This grant is given to artist throughout New York City to help with the revitalization of the city’s unique and diverse artists! #cityartistcorps

chambermusicamerica2012 Chamber Music America Recipient Albert was named a 2012 Chamber Music America Residency Partnership Program Grantee. This grant is in conjunction with Litchfield Performing Arts and Project Poetry Live! It will give students from across Connecticut the opportunity to work with Albert Rivera and his Organ “Unleashed” ensemble. He will lead a number of performances at local community organizations.

The-ASCAP-Foundation-logoGoing back a many years, The Albert Rivera Quartet was selected to represent the winners of the 2009 ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award with a performance of “Greenetones” at the annual Jazz Hall Of Fame ceremony. The event took place on June 16th, 2009 in the Allen Room at Lincoln Center. Albert would like to thank ASCAP and all of the incredible supporters of the A.R Quartet.

 

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Many moons ago, I was part of “Where We Live” on NPR hosted by John Dankosky. It was my an honor to be a part of it, and I must admit, very cool! So why not take a listen? Click here

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