Diego Rivera - West Circle (2025) [Hi-Res]

With West Circle, saxophonist Diego Rivera delivers a powerful and deeply personal statement, channeling his emotions into a poignant new quartet recording on Posi-Tone Records. Joined by an all-star ensemble—pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Boris Kozlov, and drummer Rudy Royston—Rivera crafts a stirringly introspective musical narrative that speaks of his own spiritual transformation after the tragic events at Michigan State University, his alma mater and former place of employment in his East Lansing hometown. West Circle blends resilience, reflection, and raw emotion into a compelling modern jazz journey. This album is not just a tribute—it’s a testament to the healing power of music.

Diego Rivera - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone 3 & 9
Art Hirahara - piano
Boris Kozlov - bass
Rudy Royston - drums, percussion 6

Tracklist:
1 West Circle
2 The Maze
3 Ebb And Flow
4 Both-Siding
5 Frida
6 Cumbia
7 Fungque
8 Debatable
9 Just Before Silence
10 Mr. Styx