In this hybrid talk and performance, saxophonist Albert Rivera will show us how jazz artists have impacted all forms of entertainment. You’ll listen to and learn about this hugely influential style of music, beginning with the big band era that led to the rise of jazz musicians in Hollywood movies, to jazz affecting modern musicians and bands.

About the instructor: Described by WNPR’s Owen McNally as “A modern jazz messenger,” saxophonist Albert Rivera has been a consistent force on a national and international level since finalizing his studies at The New School University Jazz and Contemporary Music Program. Born and raised in the Bronx, Albert is a recipient of a Chamber Music America Residency award, an ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award, and most recently a City Arts Corp Grant. He is the current Director of Operations at the Litchfield Jazz Camp and serves on the Jazz Faculty at SUNY Purchase.