Diego Rivera Octet | Jazzy Lil' Christmas

Name: Diego Rivera Octet | Jazzy Lil' Christmas
Start: 2025-12-18T20:00:00-06:00
Location: 501 Pedernales St BLDG #2E, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78702

Schedule

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

501 Pedernales St BLDG #2E, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78702 | Austin, TX

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Diego Rivera Octet | Jazzy Lil' Christmas!
Diego Rivera – Tenor Saxophone
Matthew Chavez – Alto Saxophone
Aidan Brown – Bari Saxophone
Mike Sailors – Trumpet
Judah Guerra – Trombone
Ross Margitza – Piano
Liam O’dell – Bass
Daniel Dufour – Drums
Diego Rivera is a world-class musician, composer, arranger, and educator who has entertained audiences for over twenty years. Known for his muscular tone and unique blend of straight-ahead jazz and music inspired by his Latino background and heritage, he is currently the Director of Jazz Studies at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin. Rivera is a Vandoren Performing Artist.
With West Circle, saxophonist Diego Rivera delivers a powerful and deeply personal statement, channeling his emotions into a poignant new quartet recording on Posi-Tone Records. Rivera crafts a stirringly introspective musical narrative that speaks of his own spiritual transformation after the tragic events at Michigan State University, his alma mater and former place of employment in his East Lansing hometown. West Circle blends resilience, reflection, and raw emotion into a compelling modern jazz journey. This album is not just a tribute—it’s a testament to the healing power of music.
Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! 22 free parking spaces onsite are first-come-first-serve.
First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm.
Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm.