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
2025 – For opportunities to sponsor a future event, please email and reach out
- February 22nd – La Pompe Attack – Jazz On The Main, Mt Kisco, NY 7pm
- February 23rd – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
- Feb 28th– Will Evans Trio – Prime Tobacconist – Milford, CT
- March 2nd – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
- March 3rd – Albert Rivera Quartet – Zinc Bar (VandoJam) – New York, NY
- March 5th – Doug Munro & La Pompe Attack – La Zingara, Bethel, CT
- March 8th – Litchfield Jazz Talent Search Final (Adjudicating) – Litchfield, CT
- March 8th – Albert Rivera Quartet – Commissioners Lounge – Waterbury CT
- March 9th – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
- March 16th – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
- March 22nd – Damian Curtis Latin Jazz – Commissioners Lounge – Waterbury CT
- March 23rd – Jazz Brunch – Greenwich, CT **
- April 3rd – April 9th, 2025 – Berks Jazz Festival, Reading PA
- April 4th – Fleetwood Middle School Clinic – Fleetwood, PA
- April 5th – Muhlenburg High School Clininc – Muhlenburg, PA
- April 6th – Midnight Jam with Gerald Veasley – Reading PA
- April 21st – Clinic at Coventry High School – Coventry, CT
- April 22nd – Guest Clinician @ New Milford H.S Jazz Fest
- May 24th – Pleasentville Famers Market – 10:30am – Pleasantville, NY
- May 24th – Doug Munro & La Pompe Attack – WCT – Ossining, NY
- June 8th – Doug Munro & La Pompe Attack – Ridgefield Library (Ridgefield, CT)
- June 13th – TCC – Torrington CT
- June 21st – Litchfield Fundraising Event – Torrington, CT
- June 26th – Albert Rivera Trio – YMCA Cruise – Bronx, NY
- July 2nd – July 28th – Director of Operations at the Litchfield Jazz Camp
- July 31st – Albert Rivera Latin Jazz Quintet – Jazz On The Green (Branford, CT)
- September 9th – Albert Rivera Quartet – Zinc Bar (NYC)
- December 14th – Doug Munro & La Pompe Attack – Valley Cottage Library (NY)
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)

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
2012 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.
Going 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.

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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