Paquito D'Rivera | |
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 D'Rivera in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Francisco de Jesús Rivera Figueras |
| Born | 4 June 1948 Havana, Cuba |
| Genres | Afro-Cuban jazz, songo, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone, clarinet |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Labels | Sunnyside, Paquito Records |
| Website | paquitodrivera |
Francisco de Jesús Rivera Figueras (born 4 June 1948), known as Paquito D'Rivera, is a Cuban-American alto saxophonist, clarinetist and composer. He was a member of the Cuban songo band Irakere and, since the 1980s, he has established himself as a bandleader in the United States. His smooth saxophone tone and his frequent combination of Latin jazz and classical music have become his trademarks.[1]
- ^ Harris, Craig. "Paquito D'Rivera Biography by Craig Harris". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 September 2016.