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Nelson Riveros

Nelson recently released CD titled 'Camino Al Barrio' A Contemporary Latin-Jazz recording peaked at #8 on the Jazz Week World Music Chart. He was was recognized among his peers and nominated for 'Best Latin Jazz Guitar' and Best Next Generation Artist' on the Latin Jazz Corner 2010 Best of the Year Awards

Born in New York to Colombian parents, guitarist Nelson Riveros grew up listening to his parents record collection which included FrankSinatra, Nat King Cole, and the rhythms of Cumbia and Salsa. These recordings were a staple, instilled him with a musical appreciation from an early age. Nelson started playing guitar in high school and became well-versed in many styles of music which included Jazz, Latin, and Rock. He studied guitar with George Bien, a very in demand guru- guitar teacher from Queens who turned him on to the recordings of Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Pat Martino, Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour.

After briefly attending the Berklee College of Music, Nelson returned to New York to involve himself in the music scene and played in many bands. For several years he worked for guitarist/producer Nile Rodgers' Sumthing Else Musicworks before returning to school.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from City College where he studied guitar with Gene Bertoncini, Pete McCann and composition with Mike Holober and performed at the CUNY JAZZ FESTIVAL Nelson also studied music at Mannes College of Music where he studied guitar with Vic Juris and Remo Palmieri (Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie) Nelson has peformed with artists Adela Dalto, Alfredo De La Fe, John Benitez, Luis Bonilla, Nicky Marrero, Samuel Torres and Hector Martignon. Nelson has been on the guitar faculty at the 92nd Street Y School of Music since 2005 and as a Teaching Artist for the 92nd Street Y Outreach program.

Nelson has performed at Jazz on the Vine WinterFest , Zinc Bar, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Blue Water Grill. MIles Cafe

His CD titled 'Camino Al Barrio' features Latin-Grammy nominee pianist Hector Martignion, percussionist Samuel Torres, bassist Armando Gola, drummer Ernesto Simpson

Gear

Gibson 335 , Fender Strat, Yamaha Nylon string, Yamaha RD 50, Mesa Boogie 50 Caliber, Fender Blues Junior, TC Pedals: Flashbback, Hall of Fame, RC Booster , TS


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Album Review

Nelson Riveros: The Latin Side of Wes Montgomery

Read "The Latin Side of Wes Montgomery" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


After delving into the repertoire of legendary guitarist Wes Montgomery at a gig in the not-so-distant past, six-stringer Nelson Riveros was struck with the idea for this tribute project. Playing true to Montgomery's work and legacy, while pulling from his own Colombian roots and imbuing the music with varied elements drawn from the broader Latin lexicon, Riveros brands this album with a syncretic signature and a hefty helping of pure joy. Opening with “Road Song," Riveros retains ...

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Nelson Riveros: Camino Al Barrio

Read "Camino Al Barrio" reviewed by Edward Blanco


Sometimes referred to as “the jazz capital of the world," New York has always served as the inspiration for the works of many actors, writers and musicians as it does once again for the Nelson Riveros debut Camino Al Barrio. Born in the Big Apple of Colombian parents, guitarist and composer Riveros drew inspiration for the album from his experience while living in the different boroughs of New York.The album's sizzling opener “Caipirinha," inhabits obvious authentic Brazilian grooves, ...

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Check out the LJC Listening Center with a Free MP3 Download from Nelson Riveros!

Check out the LJC Listening Center with a Free MP3 Download from Nelson Riveros!

Source: The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz

The internet has made it easier than ever to discover new music—whatever your interests, you can always find something that you haven't heard. There's a difference between finding random music in the vast wild of the internet and getting a suggestion from a trusted source though. Hopefully LJC provides some of that guidance for the Latin Jazz world, sorting out the top material amongst the wide variety of choice available today. Then again, there's a difference between reading about something ...

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Nelson Riveros - Camino al Barrio (2010)

Nelson Riveros - Camino al Barrio (2010)

Source: Something Else!

By Pico I remember at least as far back as 1988that South American grooves and contemporary jazz can and do mix together well. I was reminded of that harmonious blend again when I first spun up the new CD by New York electric guitarist and composer Nelson Riveros. The light, danceable grooves, the tasteful guitar playing, unobtrusive rhythm section and world class percussion are all the ingredients one could ask for in making the mix work its best. Riveros' brand ...

Primary Instrument

Guitar

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

On the faculty of the 92ST Y School of Music since 2005 teaching private lessons as well as guitar ensembles. Work as a Teaching Artist for the 92ST Y Outreach Program which brings music to public schools in NYC

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