Jazz arranging · Contemporary & Hybrid Jazz
DaveRivello
b. 1953 arranger · composer · orchestrator
Rivello's arranging style combines traditional big band values with contemporary approaches, featuring clear structures, strong melodies…
- Predominant era
- Contemporary & Hybrid Jazz
- Lifespan
- b. 1953
- Signature
- expansive register
Bio · 29 words
Dave Rivello is a trombonist, composer, and arranger who has worked with numerous big bands throughout his career. He studied at University of North Texas before establishing himself professionally.
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Musical style
Sound DNA
Five shared dimensions make the arranger’s musical priorities visible at a glance.
Varied
Contrasting families shape the sound.
Compact
Ideas arrive in tightly packed frames.
Expansive
Wide spans define the orchestral frame.
Layered
Several musical planes coexist.
Elastic
The rhythmic feel expands and contracts.
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Orchestration
Technique deck
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Music first
Scores & orchestras
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Professional Big Band Work
Professional Big Band Work
Rivello's arrangements for various professional big bands demonstrate his gifts for contemporary large ensemble writing.
Listen forNotice how register shapes the orchestral profile.
Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
Traditional Jazz with Contemporary Edge
Traditional Jazz with Contemporary Edge
Rivello's work balancing tradition and contemporary approaches demonstrates his understanding of big band jazz's continuum.
Listen forNotice how register shapes the orchestral profile.
Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
Sustained Professional Excellence
Sustained Professional Excellence
Rivello's career demonstrates sustained quality over decades, representing the many arrangers whose consistent work maintains big band jazz.
Listen forNotice how register shapes the orchestral profile.
Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
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Start here
Three essential albums
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- 01 — Professional Big Band WorkDave Rivello Rivello's arrangements for various professional big bands demonstrate his gifts for contemporary large ensemble writing.
- 02 — Traditional Jazz with Contemporary EdgeDave Rivello Rivello's work balancing tradition and contemporary approaches demonstrates his understanding of big band jazz's continuum.
- 03 — Sustained Professional ExcellenceDave Rivello Rivello's career demonstrates sustained quality over decades, representing the many arrangers whose consistent work maintains big band jazz.