Mark Rivera - Billy Joel's Amazing Saxophonist, Multi-Instrumentalist And Singer. Performed With Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Peter Gabriel, Simon And Garfunkel And Many More!
Description
Mark Rivera has been the amazing saxophone star in Billy Joel’s band for over 40 years! He also plays flute, keyboards, guitar, percussion and hammer and chromium steel pipe. Plus he sings. He’s toured with Ringo Starr and played with John Lennon, Peter Gabriel, Simon and Garfunkel and many more.
My featured song is “Hey Jake” from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.
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“MILES BEHIND”, Robert’s first album, was recorded in 1994 but was “lost” for the last 30 years. It’s now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more.
Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!”
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‘THE SINGLES PROJECT” is Robert’s new EP, featuring five of his new songs. The songs speak to the ups and downs of life. From the blissful, joyous “Saturday Morning” to the darker commentary of “Like Never Before” and “The Ship”. “This is Robert at his most vulnerable” (Pop Icon Magazine)
Reviews:
“Amazing!” (Top Buzz Magazine)
“Magical…A Sonic Tour De Force!” (IndiePulse Music)
“Fabulously Enticing!” (Pop Icon Magazine)
“A Home Run!” (Hollywood Digest)
Listener Reviews:
Saturday Morning:
”A neat and simply happy song!”
”It’s so cute and fun. It’s describing a world I wish I lived in every day!”
Like Never Before:
”Great message!”
”Great song, very perceptive lyrics!”
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“IT’S ALIVE!” is Robert’s latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band’s Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.
Reviews:
"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)
"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)
"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)
"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)
"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)
"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)
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Click here for song videos
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
Connect with Mark:
www.markrivera.com
Mark’s book:
“Sideman: In Pursuit Of The Next Gig”
Amazon link
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
Website - www.projectgrandslam.com
PGS Store - www.thePGSstore.com
YouTube
Spotify Music
Apple Music
Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
United States
