Bickley Rivera , steelpan, keyboards & lead vocals is joined by top-knotch quality professionals. The core 4-piece group expands to whatever additional musicians are required for an exciting and unforgettable performance! The Nujazzz performing group features Bickley's unique signature music and renditions from contemporary jazz artists such as Peter White, Paul Hardcastle, Marc Antoine, Joyce Cooling and more. Bickley has over 20 years experience in music performance and has shared the stages with America, Tony "Kitch" Paine, Eugene Grey and recorded with international artists Praful, Ed Calle, Magrus Borges and many others. Ms. Rivera's tracks have been heard all over the world through satellite, terrestrial and internet radio, music streaming companies such as Muzak and HotelRadio as well as appearing on two Jazz Compilation albums.

Featured musicians:
Nelson Rivera, bassist & vocalist
Nelson made his mark in the music scene for many years in the 70s and 80s as bass player in "Hydra" & "Troy" pop-rock groups in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; has been on radio and television appearances around the country. He later became the core-member of "Cuba Libre", latin-island group in Connecticut as bassist and vocalist which performed in New England in the 90s. He co-produced the Caribbean Madness Cruises on the Connecticut River which were sold out for 5 seasons. He is featured on Bickley's "Chillin' After Five" album and is permanent member of the Touring group. Nelson breathes funk groove with his bass!


David Nunez, drummer & percussionist
A Tampa native, David started his musical career with his first band at age 12, moving onto "Alexis", "Touch", "Pulsation", and finally "Axcess", a pop/top 40/soft rock band featuring Allon Sams. He's played Rock, Country, Top 40/dance, Smooth Jazz and worship music. He is full-time drummer for "Bickley Rivera" as well as "New Beginnings". Dave is the spiritual fire behind the music!

Other Musicians Performing with Bickley's Nujazz Group:
Bill Lorentzen, lead/rhythm guitars & lead vocals
guitarist, composer, producer and recording engineer in Clearwater, Florida, Bill has played professionally for many years, in concert and in the studio. He also writes and produces jingles and music for a variety of commercial purposes.

Mark Barrios, lead/rhythm guitars & lead vocals
Mark's music styles include Funk, Blues, Soul and Contemporary Christian. His cd "West Tampa Style" stayed on the top 50 Smooth Jazz.com charts for over a year. Single "Bouncin Back" went to number four on the indie chart and number thirty five on the regular chart. Mark has opened for"Spyro Gyra", performed for WGRV The Groove" radio and "Clearwater Jazz Holiday".

Fernando Diez, saxaphone & flute
Fernando Diez was born in Cuba and raised everywhere else. He's also a current member of Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine. Fernando has also worked with other artists such as the late greats Celia Cruz and Tito Puente, Willy Chirino, Carole King, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito d'Rivera and more. A member of The Latin Jazz Crew performed and composed for Authenticity and Bridges Crossed for Sunset Records. Fernando Diez is also a founding member of the Brazilian Fusion group Mano Santa in which he also performed and composed songs for Divino Kilombo.

TFoxx, lead/rhythm guitars
Willie J. Thompson III (TFoxx) has performanced with Chubby Checker in Okinawa Japan, Festival in Perth Australia, and in 1993 pre-shows for George Benson and B.B. King at the Jannus Landing Jazz Festival of St. Petersburg, Florida. He has also performed with Jazz/R&B vocalist Maria Howell -actress from the movie The Color Purple.


PERFORMANCES IN FLORIDA
Bickley Island Chill DUO
Saturday: Hyatt Regency, 1-4pm, 301 Gulfview Blvd, right on Clearwater Beach, FL - at the 8th floor Swim Bar.
Sunday: Cracker's Bar & Grill, 1-5pm, 502 NW 6th St, Crystal River, FL on Kings Bay.

OTHER EVENTS
January 24: Ritz Ybor, Special Events Night, 7:30-10:30pm, Ybor, FL

2011
October 22: Black Tie Event, MasquerAIDS Ball for West Coast Aids Foundation, 7-11pm, Bayanihan Arts Center, 14301 Nine Eagles Dr, Tampa, FL
MORE INFO HERE (order tickets etc...)

August 31: Renaissance Hotel International Plaza, 6:30-9:30pm, 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL

August 13: Vino, Java & Jazz Event, 7-11pm, Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL
Come and be seen, sample wonderful food & wine, and savor the music! We're on the mainstage.
MORE INFO HERE (order tickets etc...)

Bickley Rivera appearing at Powell Middle School, Brooksville, FL Monday March 7 8:3am-1pm for Steelpan Lecture & Performance, discussing history, building, techniques, theory and examples of island, reggae, calypso and smooth jazz styles.

Bickley will be part of the "Bossa Nova Beauties" Jazz Tour Series sponsored in part by Cigar Chat Radio & Mojito Music Magazine. The Tour will take place in LA and other participating cities. For more info, visit Mojito Music Magazine and click on EVENTS.


Chillin' After Five album
Steel Pan artistry in Nujazz & Chill flavors. Take a journey with soothing sounds and upbeat rhythms featuring international recording guest artists. If you like Steel Drums and Smooth Jazz, this album will tantalize.
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"Ambient, wispy, light but grooving interludes, Bickley Rivera takes you on a surprising journey to the abyss with her sultry steelpan and airy vocals."
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INTERVIEW: Bickley Rivera on Champagne Sunday (Big Blend Radio), January 16, 2011
Bickley chats with Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith about the new Bickley Rivera Touring Band featuring Mark Barrios, Nelson Rivera & Dave Nunez.


Bickley Rivera Nujazz & Chill Group
Three to Six-piece group with Sax/Flute, Guitar, Keys, Steelpan, Bass, Drums & Percussion

Booking Agent: Bruce Marble (SanMar Productions) 904-824-9240
Artist management: Nelson Rivera 813-766-0111
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