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The Diego Rivera Sextet
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About this event
Sunday, January 5 • 3-5 PM • Chez Zee
Austin Jazz Society's
Sunday Afternoon Jazz
Featuring
THE DIEGO RIVERA SEXTET
Diego Rivera will once again direct the AJS Austin Youth Orchestra with an all-star jazz faculty as the 3rd wonderful year for the Youth Jazz Orchestra (YJO) beginning in February 2025. There is a Fundraising effort to cover student tuition ($600) for the 2025 session which will officially kickoff at this event at Chez Zee on January 5th. Please consider making a donation to this worthy cause.
Donate to the Youth Jazz Orchestra
A world-class musician, composer, arranger and educator, Diego Rivera has entertained audiences for over 20 years. Dr. Rivera is known for his muscular tone and unique blend of straight-ahead jazz fused with music inspired by his Chicano background and heritage.
A passionate educator, Diego Rivera has presented masterclasses at schools and universities both in the United States and abroad. Several of Professor Rivera’s former students enjoy careers as professional musicians performing with artists such as: Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz @ Lincoln Center, The Christian McBride Big Band, The Birdland Big Band, The Count Basie Orchestra, The DIVA Jazz Orchestra and the multi-GRAMMY Award winning group, Snarky Puppy.
Diego was Associate Professor of Jazz Saxophone at Michigan State University where he also served as Associate Director of Jazz Studies. He now serves as Director of Jazz Studies Associate Professor of Jazz Saxophone at University of Texas, Austin.
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Chez Zee Monthly Events
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