Biography

New York based guitarist Nelson Riveros is part of an emerging force of a new generation of Contemporary Latin-Jazz artists. His latest and second recording ‘The Latin Side of Wes Montgomery” on ZOHO Music has spent 20 weeks on Jazz Week reaching to #2 for two weeks and 8 weeks in the Top 10.
Nelson took several of the guitarists’ compositions and arranged them in different Latin and Caribbean rhythms creating a new fresh sound on Wes’ music. In making this terrific album Riveros wanted to collaborate with the very best musicians: Hector Martignon(piano), a two-time Grammy nominee. Grammy winner Mark Walker (drums); Andy McKee (bass) and Jonathan Gomez (percussion).

His group has performed at The Iridium, Zinc Bar, 55 Bar, La Lanterna/Bar Next Door, Minton’s, Bean Runner, Jazz On Main in Mt. Kisco, Miami and festivals through out the try state area as well as a tour of Colombia. Nelson has performed and recorded with Grammy nominated pianist Hector Martignon, Grammy winning musicians; John Benitez, Mark Walker, Pat Bianchi, Eric Alexander, Craig Handy, Jeff Tain Watts, Regina Carter, Samuel Torres. Luis Bonilla, Alfredo De La Fe, Jeremy Wall of Spyro Gyra ‘Charles Ives For Jazz Orchestra’ featuring: Billy Drewes, Scott Wentholt, Jim Seeley, John Mosca, Ivan Renta, Vince Cherico.

His debut recording titled ‘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.

Nelson will be finishing his Masters Degree in Music Performance and Composition from New Jersey City University in the Fall of 2022.