Albert Rivera Quartet

Bronx-born saxophonist Albert Rivera, hailed as “a modern Jazz Messenger,” blends influences from Coltrane and Henderson into his distinctive sound. A seasoned performer, educator, and award-winning composer, Rivera has appeared at top venues like the Blue Note and Smalls, and performs nationally with artists like Don Braden and Rachel Z. As Director of Operations at the Litchfield Jazz Camp, he’s also a passionate educator and clinician. His four acclaimed albums feature collaborators like Christian Scott and Ralph Peterson. Rivera proudly endorses Vandoren and RS Berkeley Virtuoso Saxophones.