The Dave Rivello Ensemble was formed in 1993 by composer/conductor Dave Rivello as a vehicle for his original work.
The 12-piece ensemble includes a standard jazz rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) three reed players and six brass (including flugelhorn and tuba). The scope of Rivellos music encompasses the jazz tradition and modern classical music, creating a unique blend of improvised and notated music. Rivellos compositions have been referred to as dreaming in color.
In addition to having held a steady gig for more than eight years, they have performed at Saint Peters church in New York City, the Rochester International Jazz Festival, performed with Bob Brookmeyer, held a week long residency at Proctors Theater in Schenectady New York, performed at Cornell University, Alfred University, the Monroe Community College Jazz Festival, the Coudersport Fine Arts Festival, perform an annual concert in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music, have appeared several times on the Bop Shop record stores concert series, and WGMCs Meet The Artist series.
The ensemble includes some of the best musicians in Rochester, and is continuing to be more in demand for festivals and clinics. Dave Rivello was voted Best Big Band Leader by City newspaper for his work with this ensemble.
