About

Nick La Riviere

InstrumentLevel
Trombone Professional
Bass Professional
Arranging Professional
Composition/Songwriting Professional
Other: Conch Shells
Singer-songwriter Nick La Riviere is an accomplished trombonist who tours internationally with bands such as the Juno award winning Paperboys, Michael Kaeshammer, 54-40, and Adonis Puentes. He's been a special guest with such bands as The Temptations, and Nikki Yanofsky. Drawing from his experience of playing shows of many different genres, Nick incorporates R&B, funk, and jazz into his own compositions. His high energy show has been a big hit at theatres and festivals such as The Islands Folk Fest, Victoria Jazz Fest, and Island Music Fest. Home town shows are consistently sold out and festival shows attract a dancing crowd.

The Nick La Riviere Band blows the room away with its powerful horns, talented soloists, and energetic tunes. The band performs originals as well as unique versions of tunes by everyone from Professor Longhair to Sly and the Family Stone. The 7 piece band features 3 horns, 3 singers, piano/synth, guitar, bass, drums, and some unusual instruments including conch shells and wine glasses. The memorable show is full of variety and fun.
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Current Projects

Pretzel Logic Orchestra
Trombone
2007 - present
The Paperboys
trombone/bass/arrangements
the Timebenders
trombone/arrangements
Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra
trombone/conch shells
Dinah D's Swingclub
Trombone/Conch Shells
Aurora Scott
trombone
Nick La Riviere Band
Band Leader
The Hi-Fi
Trombone

Past Projects

Pendomoja
Trombone
2002 - 200
Nick La Riviere Septet
trombone/ conch shells/arrangements and compositions
Trombone Mayhem
trombone / conch shells/arrangements and compositions