2026 Rivers & RSC Jazz Festival
The annual Rivers & RSC Jazz Festival is a long-running tradition that includes performances from all jazz ensembles at The Rivers School and RSC, as well as a featured composer and performer(s).
The 2026 festival will premiere a commissioned work by composer Nestor Torres, a Latin Grammy Award-winning flautist, mentor, and author. Born in Puerto Rico, Torres’ extensive collaborations with artists such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Tito Puente, Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, and Dave Matthews reflect a musical language that moves seamlessly from Cuban charanga and Latin jazz to classical, pop, and beyond.
Torres will be joined by Angel Subero and Latin Logic Salsa Band. Venezuelan trombonist Angel Subero has appeared with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, Aretha Franklin, Slide Hampton, Jim McNeely, Claudio Roditi, Danilo Perez, Chris Botti, and many more.
Schedule
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Campus Center, The Rivers School
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
Performances begin: 12:00 p.m.
Featured concert: 6:00 p.m.
Campus Center, The Rivers School
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
Performances begin: 12:00 p.m.
Featured concert: 6:00 p.m.
Join Us
Admission to the Rivers & RSC Jazz Festival is free and open to the public but seating is limited. Please register in advance to be guaranteed admission.
2026 Lineup
11:30 a.m. Doors open
12:00 p.m. RSC ensembles
1:00 p.m. Rivers Middle School Ensembles
1:40 p.m. Rivers Upper School Ensembles
2:40 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. Conservatory Program (CP) combos
4:30 p.m. Sound checks
5:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Featured concert: adult jazz ensembles, Rivers Honors Big Band, featured composer Nestor Torres with Angel Subero & Latin Logic Salsa Band
12:00 p.m. RSC ensembles
1:00 p.m. Rivers Middle School Ensembles
1:40 p.m. Rivers Upper School Ensembles
2:40 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. Conservatory Program (CP) combos
4:30 p.m. Sound checks
5:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Featured concert: adult jazz ensembles, Rivers Honors Big Band, featured composer Nestor Torres with Angel Subero & Latin Logic Salsa Band
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