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Nelson Riveros

Latin-Jazz Guitarist Nelson Riveros

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New York based guitarist Nelson Riveros recently released his debut recording titled “Camino Al Barrio” A Contemporary Latin-Jazz CD with a diverse array of rhythms and fresh improvisations. Camino al Barrio peaked at #8 on the Jazz Week World Music Chart. He was nominated among his peers as ‘Next Best Generation Artist’ and ‘Best Latin Jazz Guitar’ for the 2010 Latin Jazz Corner Best of The Year Awards. His new recording is a 'Latin Tribute to Wes Montgomery', which features Latin-style arrangements of Wes Montgomery's music as well as two new compositions.

Nelson has performed and recorded with Grammy nominated pianist Hector Martignon, Grammy winning bassist John Benitez, Samuel Torres, Luis Bonilla, Jeremy Wall (Spyro Gyra), Alfredo De La Fe, Adela Dalto, Mark Walker, Mists: Charles Ives for Jazz Orchestra featuring Billy Drewes and Ivan Renta on saxophone, trumpeter Jim Seeley, pianist, Randy Ingram as well as veteran VJO lead trombonist, John Mosca, Luis Bonilla conducted by Jack Cooper.

Nelson has performed at the Iridium ,55 Bar, Zinc Bar, The Bar Next Door, Long Island Winter Fest Jazz on the Vine, Nuyorican Poets Café, Edgewater Music & Arts Festival, Grand Central Partnership Summer Music Series, Van Dyke Cafe, and Le Char Noir in Miami, Nelson appeared on the Spanish TV channel UNIVISION’s ‘ACA ENTRE NOS’ music segment talking about his music and influences.

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