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Jazz CD review: With “Inner Peace,” Albert Rivera helps define Atlanta’s Turnaround Records

Njeri Nginyo — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:30:52 -0600

ArtsCriticATL.com reviewed Albert Rivera's latest release, "Inner Peace". Below is an excerpt from the article.

On soprano sax, which Rivera reserves for two languid ballads (“Inner Peace” and “While You Were Gone”), he asserts his more confrontational personality using the smaller, mo

Review of Inner Peace - Albert Rivera

Njeri Nginyo — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:56:30 -0700

ALBERT RIVERA

Inner Peace

Turnaround Records TR 1003

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Rivera (ts, ss); Jean Caze,Nick Roseboro (t); Beck Burger (Hammond B3); Zaccai Curtis (p); Mark Whitfield(g); Luques Curtis (b); Nathan Jolley, John Iannuzzi (d).

Review of Albert Rivera - Inner Peace

Njeri Nginyo — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:19:18 -0700

O's Notes: Saxophonist Albert Rivera puts together several band configurations to record his music; nine contemporary and modern jazz tunes. They open with "It Always Comes Back to This", a funky B3-infused cooker including Guitarist Mark Whitfield, Beck Burger (B3) and Jean Caze (t) and John Iannuzzi (d).

Review of Albert Rivera - Inner Peace

Njeri Nginyo — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:27:01 -0700

With a fine new album just added to his impressive resume, saxophonist/composer Albert Rivera will be in an especially festive mood as he presents his annual pre-Thanksgiving show Nov. 24 at 8 p.m.

Review of Brian Hogans - Evidence of Things to Come

Njeri Nginyo — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:09:46 -0700

Jazzreview.com published an excellent review of Brian Hogans CD, Evidence of Things to Come. Here is an excertp:

"Already possessing a mature sound and stylistic conception in his playing, Hogans’ Evidence Of Things To Come is as near per

Jazz Saxophonist Albert Rivera Releases Second Album, Inner Peace

Njeri Nginyo — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:51:01 -0600

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ATLANTA – August 9, 2010 - Celebrated jazz saxophonist Albert Rivera, in concert with Turnaround Records, announces the upcoming release on August 17, 2010, of his second album on Tu

Review of Brian Hogans – Evidence of Things to Come

Njeri Nginyo — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:10:03 -0600

Below is an excerpt from a review of Brian Hogans's CD, Evidence of Things to Come by Norvell Molex Jr.

Review of Brian Hogans – Evidence of Things to Come

Njeri Nginyo — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:01:17 -0600

O's Notes: This is Brian's debut as a leader but we are already familiar with him from his strong showing as a member of Sean Jones Quintet. Hogans plays sax and also composed ten of the selections on this CD. His band includes pianist Aaron Goldberg and Luques Curtis (b).

Review of Brian Hogans – Evidence of Things to Come

Njeri Nginyo — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:02:28 -0600

Below is an excerpt of a review published by AtlantaJazz.Info on July 29, 2010.

Brian Hogans’ new debut, solo jazz, CD entitled, “Evidence of Things to Come” on Turnaround Records is a proclamation to the jazz co

As Summer Brings Heat, RS Berkeley Sizzles by Adding Three New Endorsers

Njeri Nginyo — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:49:50 -0600

RS Berkeley is pleased to welcome Jonathan Powell, Albert Rivera, and Gregory Tardy as their newest endorsers.

Below is an excerpt of an article that appeared in Jazz Times

“Albert and Gregory would be notable additions to any music company.

2009 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Award Recipients Announced

Njeri Nginyo — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:45:13 -0600

New York, NY, February 4, 2009: ASCAP Foundation President Marilyn Bergman has announced the recipients of the 2009 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards. This program, established in 2002, was created to encourage gifted jazz composers from throughout the United States.

CD review: “Evidence of Things to Come,” a free-spirited debut from Atlanta sax man Brian Hogans

Njeri Nginyo — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:36:47 -0600

Jon Ross of ArtsCriticATL.com recently provided a very nice review of Brian Hogans' debt CD. Below is an excerpt from the review:

"Hogans has a clean tone that he can shake into a frenzy, running on the edge of control, or dial down for a sweet tune.

Brian Hogans - Evidence of Things to Come - Turnaround Records

Njeri Nginyo — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:30:30 -0600

Mind Tricks; Evidence of Things to Come; Knights’ Domain; Eccentricity; God’s Love (Redeeming); Balance; The Dark Room; Reminiscent Moments; Peaceful Surroundings; Cloud Nine (Obsession); Cloud Nine (Inward Struggle); Cloud Nine (Resolution).

PERSONNEL: Brian Hogans, saxophone; Aaron Goldberg; Luques Curti

Jazz saxophonist Brian Hogans Releases Debut Solo Album

Andrew Hadro — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:58:06 -0600

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Contact:
Kristen Pasquarelli
678-954-8484
kristen@turnaroundrecords.com

Jazz saxophonist Brian Hogans Releases Debut Solo Album, Evidence of Things to Come
Atlanta release to be ce

Albert Rivera Re-Introduction - Jazz Wise Magazine

Andrew Hadro — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:30:37 -0600

ALBERT RIVERA
Re-Introduction
Turnaround Records

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Rivera (ts, ss); Christian Scott, Nick Roseboro (t); Jimmy Greene (ts); Zaccai Curtis (p); Andrew Lipow (g); Luques Curtis (b); Ralph Peterson (d). Rec: 2007

This record came about from a meeting several s

The Curtis Brothers & Albert Rivera

Default admin account — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:58:25 -0600

Every year, the best and the brightest young jazz musicians are drawn to New York's glow. Recent arrivals include Albert Rivera with the Curtis brother—Zaccai and Luques.

All About Jazz – Listen Up

Default admin account — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:52:18 -0600

The Bronx-born early 20-year old Albert Rivera started out on clarinet before entering Laguardia High School’s program where he met and studied with tubaist Bob Stewart. He soon thereafter joined the school’s renowned big band playing tenor saxophone.

Local Saxophonist Chases Jazz Dream

Default admin account — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:58:25 -0600

Albert Rivera could be forgiven for not being able to remember the piece he played at his first Carnegie Hall gig— he was only 12 years old at the time.

Young Talented Latin Players With A Warm Sound

Default admin account — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:42:04 -0600

The Albert Rivera Quartet is part of a new breed of latin jazz players that will be performing during summer in the tri-state area, and their concerts are getting them noticed by jazz lovers in Connecticut.We spoke to Albert about his life, his love for the music he plays and how performing has been changing his style, his wa

Albert Rivera and Curtis Brothers at Studio @ Billings Forge

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:00:00 -0600

In what might well be one of the hottest jazz events of the chill winter season, Albert Rivera, a young, formidable, Bronx-based saxophonist, combines forces with Hartford’s gifted Curtis Brothers Jan. 30 at 8 p.m.

Re-Introduction

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:00:00 -0600

Summer jazz camps where senior players influence the up-and-coming generation and pick and choose some to “go on the road” have become a common musical trajectory for some of the finest young jazz musicians.