Luis Rivera, born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Ohio, initially pursued psychology after graduating in 1948. However, his passion for music soon led him to leave his career as a clinical psychologist to fully embrace life as a musician.
As a pianist, Luis performed with Roy Milton’s band in Texas and later accompanied Billie Holiday at the Tiffany Club in Los Angeles in 1953. That same year, inspired by “Wild” Bill Davis’s organ sound, Luis adopted the Hammond organ and quickly gained recognition. He formed his first trio and performed at major venues like the Oasis, Morocco, and the Keyboard in Beverly Hills, while also recording tracks for the Federal label.
In 1957, Luis recorded his first album, Las Vegas, under the direction of producer John Dolphin, released on his Cash label. The album featured a sextet of talented musicians, including Barney Kessel, and captured Rivera’s distinctive organ sound and repertoire from his Las Vegas performances.
In 1961, while enjoying a successful run at Dynamite Jackson’s Lounge, Luis recorded his second album for Imperial Records, Filet of Soul, showcasing a blend of blues and ballads. The lineup that included Anthony Ortega (alto and flute), Lorenzo Holden (tenor), and Herb Ellis (guitar).
Luis continued performing at prominent Los Angeles clubs like Marty’s, the Moulin Rouge, and the Trocadero, while also touring nationally. By 1965, after an engagement at Herb Jeffries’ Flamingo Room, details about his career and personal life became scarce.
These two albums highlight Luis Rivera’s unique contributions to soul jazz, reflecting his mastery of the Hammond organ and his ability to create captivating grooves.
—Jordi Pujol
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Luis Rivera, nacido en San Antonio, Texas, y criado en Ohio, inicialmente se dedicó a la psicología tras graduarse en 1948. Sin embargo, su pasión por la música pronto le llevó a abandonar su carrera como psicólogo clínico para dedicarse por completo a la música.
Como pianista, Luis actuó con la banda de Roy Milton en Texas y más tarde acompañó a Billie Holiday en el Tiffany Club de Los Ángeles en 1953. Ese mismo año, inspirado por el sonido del órgano de «Wild» Bill Davis, Luis adoptó el órgano Hammond y rápidamente ganó reconocimiento. Formó su primer trío y actuó en importantes locales como el Oasis, el Morocco y el Keyboard en Beverly Hills, al tiempo que grababa temas para el sello Federal.
En 1957, Luis grabó su primer álbum, Las Vegas, bajo la dirección del productor John Dolphin, publicado en su sello Cash. El álbum contó con un sexteto de músicos de gran talento, entre los que se encontraba Barney Kessel, y capturó el característico sonido del órgano de Rivera y el repertorio de sus actuaciones en Las Vegas.
En 1961, mientras disfrutaba de una exitosa temporada en el Dynamite Jackson's Lounge, Luis grabó su segundo álbum para Imperial Records, Filet of Soul, en el que mostraba una mezcla de blues y baladas. La formación incluía a Anthony Ortega (alto y flauta), Lorenzo Holden (tenor) y Herb Ellis (guitarra).
Luis siguió actuando en clubes destacados de Los Ángeles como Marty's, Moulin Rouge y Trocadero, al tiempo que realizaba giras por todo el país. En 1965, tras una actuación en el Flamingo Room de Herb Jeffries, los detalles sobre su carrera y su vida personal se hicieron escasos.
Estos dos álbumes destacan las contribuciones únicas de Luis Rivera al soul jazz, reflejando su maestría con el órgano Hammond y su capacidad para crear ritmos cautivadores.
—Jordi Pujol
https://www.freshsoundrecords.com/luis-rivera-albums/57469-filet-of-soul-las-vegas-2-lp-on-1-cd.html
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01. Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying (Joe Green) 3:58
02. Mona's Groove (Mona Orbeck) 3:22
03. Blues for Sylvia, Part I (Brown-Paich) 2:58
04. Blues for Sylvia, Part II (Brown-Paich) 4:55
05. The Beautiful Truth (Luis Rivera) 3:16
06. Filet of Soul (Anthony Ortega) 2:34
07. The Lonesome Road (Shilkret-Austin) 4:48
08. Blues for Terry, Part I (Luis Rivera) 4:08
09. Blues for Terry, Part II (Luis Rivera) 2:49
10. Home (Van Steeden-Clarkson-Clarkson) 5:08
11. Luis Salutes the Count (Luis Rivera) 3:18
12. The Riviera (Luis Rivera) 5:10
13. All of Me (Simon-Marks) 4:52
14. Rough Riding (Fitzgerald-Jones) 3:22
15. Tally Ho (Dizzy Gillespie) 2:38
16. Our Love is Here to Stay (G. & I.Gershwin) 5:25
17. Chelsea Bridge (Billy Strayhorn) 5:10
18. I’m Gone (Pleasure-Jones) 4:17
19. Wonder When My Baby Is Coming Home (Goell-Kent) 5:20
20. The Sands (Willie Smith) 3:18
Credits:
Sources:
Tracks #1-10, from the 12-inch LP “Filet of Soul” (Imperial LP-9139)
Tracks #11-20, from the 12-inch LP “Las Vegas” (Cash LP 1002)
Personnel in "Filet of Soul":
Luis Rivera, organ; Anthony Ortega, alto sax & flute; Lorenzo Holden, tenor sax; Herb Ellis, guitar; Wilfred Middlebrooks, bass; Johnny Kirkwood, drums.
Recorded in Los Angeles, December 23, 1960, and January 5, 1961
Personnel in "Las Vegas":
Luis Rivera, organ; Willie Smith, alto sax; Carey Visor, tenor sax; Larry Bunker, vibes; Irving Ashy, or Barney Kessel, guitar; Gene Gammage, drums.
Recorded in Los Angeles, 1957
Original recordings produced by Lew Chudd (#1-10), and John Dolphin (#11-20)
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