Pete McMurray Show

Saxophonist Mark Rivera plays next to Billy Joel every night "We have the greatest gig in the world right now because Billy only does two stadium shows a month"

Episode Notes

Mark Rivera has played saxophone alongside Billy Joel for many many years.
Mark shares stories on the road

-What it's like playing alongside Billy Joel
-Playing Wrigley Field and Fenway Park
-The musical director for Ringo's all-star 
-Playing with all the stars in Ringo's band
-Mark's dad always said "You can be confident, but never arrogant"
-Mark telling Paul McCartney how to play the bass
-Playing the residency at MSG in NYC

Mark's Book - "Sideman: In pursuit of the next gig"

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