MIKE RIVETT & THE A TEAM

“Mike Rivett is an outstandingly talented jazz musician with a solid grounding in the legacy & its implications”-David Liebman.

MIKE RIVETT is a highly creative & sought-after jazz saxophonist & electronic music producer. He leads several of his own ensembles as well as appearing as a sideman in acts such as the James Muller Quartet, Ben Vanderwal Quartet, Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra, Sean Coffin’s “Wield”, Carl Morgan Band & Cameron Undy’s 505 house band with  Andrew Gander & Greg Coffin.

In 2016, Mike was awarded first place in the National Jazz Awards (Australia). This award is regarded as Australia’s most prestigious jazz award.

In 2015, Mike was a finalist in the Freedman Fellowship & performed at the Sydney Opera House.

Mike has performed extensively in Europe, Japan, Australia & the US, where he was based for 2 years. While in New York, he completed a Master of Music Degree at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. At Manhattan School, he spent a lot of time with master saxophonist, George Garzone & became one of the few people that George considers able to teach the triadic chromatic approach concept.

From March 2011 to present Mike has held a teaching position in the jazz department at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He teaches improvisation, small ensemble as well as advanced chromatic concepts based on the theories of George Garzone.

“Digital Seed”, Mike’s first CD as a leader, was released on his own music label “Primpy Records” in June 2013 & has been very well received internationally. It is rooted in the jazz tradition but is somewhat genre bending with its incorporation of electronic sounds & editing techniques.

“To say that Mike Rivett’s Digital Seed sounds like no other album would already be a compliment. That it is also stunningly good is a bigger one. Rivett has broken cover not with yet another musical artifact from a schooled & accomplished improvising musician, but with a true work of the imagination.” John Shand, SMH.

Mike is also active in the Japanese jazz scene. In January 2015, he recorded an album with long time musical collaborators &  good friends, Koichi Sato-piano, Hiroshi Ikejiri-bass & Ko Omura-drums & tabla. These musicians comprise the group, “Bungalow”, releasing a CD, “You Already Know”, in April 2017 garnering great reviews.

“This present recording is what modern jazz should be all about: changing textures, good communication on some very sophisticated music; clever & adventurous use of harmony & rhythm. But most of all, very soulful!! Mike & his fellow musicians have given the listener something worthwhile to mull over. Great work!!”  Dave Liebman.

“I’m loving this recording - old wine in new bottles. It’s inspiring to hear such creative &  intelligent music being made by the younger generation. It gives me hope for the future!”  Mike Nock

⭐️ MIKE RIVETT (Sax)

⭐️ FELIX LALANNE (Guitar)

⭐️ MATTHEW THOMSON (Piano)

⭐️ TOM BOTTING (Bass)

⭐️ ALEX HIRLIAN (Drums)

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