Mark Rivera
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Mark Rivera (born May 24, 1953) is an American saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, musical director and corporate entertainment provider who is mostly known for his work with Billy Joel. In addition to playing soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, Rivera's musical abilities encompass vocals, guitar, bass, flute, percussion, hammer and chromium steel pipe, and keyboards.
Early life
Mark Rivera was born in Brooklyn, New York, and attended the High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan. His mother is American and his father is a Puerto Rican American.
Career
Rivera's first national exposure came with the band
, introduced Rivera to the "big leagues" of rock music, recording and performing.Over the years, Rivera has worked with Hall & Oates, Peter Gabriel on his groundbreaking So album – where Rivera played on "Sledgehammer" and "Big Time", Simon & Garfunkel, John Lennon, Billy Ocean, and Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh.
Rivera has played with
In 1995, Rivera joined Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, with which he would continue for several tours.
In 2014, Rivera released his first solo album, Common Bond,
In February 2023, Rivera released his autobiography, Sideman: In Pursuit of the Next Gig.[6]
Musical director
Rivera's work as a musical director has gained recognition from his association with
and numerous trade associations, charitable events, and local/national educational groups.Endorsements
Rivera's professional endorsements include
USA.See also
- Billy Joel Band
References
- ^ "Mark Rivera – Common Bond". Discogs.
- ^ Ragogna, Mike (April 11, 2014). "A Conversation with Mark Rivera". HuffPost.
- ^ "Mark Rivera, Longtime Billy Joel and Ringo Starr Collaborator, Releases Debut Album on Tuesday". ABC News Radio. February 18, 2014.
- ^ "The Coolest Songs in the World 2014". Underground Garage. January 5, 2015. Archived from the original on January 17, 2015.
- ^ Mettler, Mike (December 10, 2014). "Mark Rivera on His Uncommon Bond With Vinyl". Sound & Vision.
- ^ Klein, Tara (April 12, 2023). "Ringo Starr: 'I Got Lucky When Mark Joined The Band'". Spin. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ Ayers, Chris (November 22, 2007). "Dear Mr. Fantasy: A Celebration for Jim Capaldi". Exclaim!.
- ^ "Mark Rivera". Yamaha Corporation.
- ^ "Mark Rivera". Applied Microphone Technology.
External links
- Official website
- Mark Rivera at IMDb
- Barry, John (January 24, 2017). "Mark Rivera: From Billy Joel and Ringo Starr to Woodstock for a Traffic jam". Poughkeepsie Journal.
- Reavy, Pat (November 27, 2017). "Meet Mark Rivera, Billy Joel's sax man for the past 36 years". Deseret News.
- Rodman, Sarah (June 21, 2014). "Five Mark Rivera tunes you probably know well". Boston Globe.
- Warner, Denise (January 8, 2017). "Mark Rivera Brings the '60s and the '70s to the Billboard Lounge at Barclays Center". Billboard.
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