Director of Jazz Studies and the UT Jazz Orchestra, Diego Rivera had a long-running solo career and a growing reputation prior to his arrival. His most recent album before settling in Austin, 2021’s Indigenous is more than just another bop record – it’s considered his masterpiece. Taking a musical trip around the world, Rivera explores what it means to be indigenous in this multicultural, interconnected universe with freewheeling joy, rather than scholarly intent. Though he recorded the album with other young guns like pianist Helen Sung, Rivera taps members of the local scene to bring the album to life at Parker.
Tue., Nov. 7, 7:30pm