Inocencio "Chencho" Rivera takes us to his rhythm

"Chencho" Rivera is a alma mater of Latin American folklore. In his style he expresses 

his simplicity and attachment to our". Luis Raul Montell - Jazz Caribe

The CD:
Inocencio "Chencho" Rivera
"¡Placido Vive!

Tracks:
1. La Vida Es Asi; 2. Sombras; 3. Si Tu Supieras; 4. Hiereme Sin Compasion; 5. Nena Linda Dame Un Beso; 6. Tu Castigo Sera Grande; 7. Cantando; 8. Mulata

The Musicians:
Inocencio "Chencho" Rivera (bass, cuatro, vocal, arranger, productor, educator; Tony Escapa, John Roca (piano); Jose Vazquez (piano-bass); Eliud Velasquez (percussion); Israel Gonzalez ( trumpet, vocal); Sergiomar Santaella (trumpet); Johnny Perez (sax); Luis Ginets (trombones); Jose Velez, Raul Ranger, Elba Lugo, Anita Delgado (vocals)

Latin Jazz, in different versions, we appreciate your music. "Angelitos" is a success forever. Chencho for his charisma has always been reunited and accompanied by the great musicians of his native Puerto Rico and this "Vol. 2 Placido Vive!" is another example of his ability and honor as a musician and person.
Musical pieces of all time by the label "Chencho" Rivera.

La Isla del Encanto and the World enjoy today great musician. Enjoy "Chencho" Rivera that its rhythm is unique.

Inocencio "Chencho" Rivera's Notes:

Inocencio (Chencho) Rivera to gifted and accomplished Bass Player and an out of this world Jazz Musician on the "Cuatro", was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico in 1932. At an early age he began studying music and by the age of 7 he played the guitar and cuatro. In 1947 he moved to New York City and began his career as a professional musician as guitarist. In the late 1950s I moved to Los Angeles, California initiating a new stage in his career. He started playing the Bass and in the early sixties he joined the Maestro Perez Prado's Orchestra and toured the United States, South America, Scandinavia and Europe. By 1966, I've returned to N.Y.C. and worked with the likes of Tito Rodriguez Orchestra, Candido, Ray Barreto, Willie Colon and Cal Tjader among others, as their Bass Player. Later while visiting Puerto Rico, I joined the Lito Pena's Panamerican Orchestra. In 1973 I traveled to Mexico and played with several outstanding musicians.
In 1975 I met a young woman musician who opened up a new world for him in the use of the "Four Puertorriqueno." Until that time I only played traditional Puerto Rican music. It was a revelation that began a revolution which catapulted the stereotyped "Four" into the limelight and displayed its versatility and that it could be played year round. Chencho having had an ample jazz and tropical music as a Bass player figured it woudl be good for Jazz. In 1976 Chencho moved to Boston where he enrolled in the renowned Berklee College of Music, one of the best schools for jazz in the world, and served as the Latin Ensemble instructor for 2 years. In 1980 I returned to NY and completed his studies at Brooklyn College. "At first, people did not pay much attention to it, I admits." Perhaps his innovative take on the four did not suite the public's fancy back then. But thanks to his many efforts throughout his 30 years, the good ol 'Puerto Rican four has proven that it fits just as well in a "six chorizo" as in jazz and as in classical piece.



¡¡Viva The Latin Jazz!!

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