Mario Rivera (July 22, 1939 - August 10, 2007) was a Latin jazz saxophonist from the Dominican Republic.
Besides saxophone, Rivera played trumpet, flute, piano, vibraphone, congas, and drums.
[1] When Rivera was 22, he moved to New York City from the Dominican Republic and accompanied singer Joe Valle.
[1] During his career he worked with Mongo Santamaria, Eddie Palmieri, and Machito.
[1] With Willie Colon With Cheo Feliciano With Dizzy Gillespie With Kip Hanrahan With Conrad Herwig With Giovanni Hidalgo With Chico O'Farrill With Eddie Palmieri With Tito Puente With Tito Rodriguez With Típica 73 With others