John Albert Bolivar
John Albert Bolivar (Born July 21, 1945) is an American jazz saxophonist and flutist with a career spanning more than 40 years.
Bolivar was born July 21, 1945, in Houston, Texas. He is the second of eight children to Clarence Bolivar, Jr. and Elnora (née Chevalier) Bolivar.[1][not in citation given] Many of his siblings also entered the music industry, including saxophonist Michael Bolivar.[2] Bolivar began playing woodwinds as a child, influenced by other Houston musicians including Hubert Laws, who also grew up in Houston. Today, Bolivar plays more than 15 instruments in total.[2] After graduating from Evan Worthing High School, he studied music in the Air Force band and attended San Jose State University and Los Angeles City College.[3] Bolivar was also an airman first class in the United States airforce.[4]
Bolivar has performed with many top jazz, pop, and blues artists all over the world including Aretha Franklin, Chuck Mangione, B.B. King, Prince, Lou Rawls, Herb Alpert, Jimmy Smith, Lalo Schifrin, Brian Wilson, Johnny Rivers, Little Anthony and the Imperials, and many more.[5][6] Bolivar has played festivals, on live stage, TV, and film.[7][5]
Today, Bolivar resides in Palm Desert, Calif., and frequently performs at Wally's Desert Turtle,[8] Pete Carlson's Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series and Woody's Palm House. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.[5][9]
Recordings
His first solo album was released in 1988 titled Bolivar on Optimism Records.[10] He teamed up with jazz pianist Billy Mitchell for several albums including Billy Mitchell/John Bolivar – Live – All Night Long (1994) on USA Records,[11] HiStory of the Blues Vol. 1–3 with Joseph Bonner (2014), and Joy To Our World with Joseph Bonner (1997) on Akashic Records.[12][not in citation given]
Bolivar has also been a featured performer on several albums led and produced by Billy Mitchell including Blue City Jam (1984), Night Theme (1987), Cheryl (1987) and Faces (1989).
References
- ↑ "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997". United States: The Generations Network. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jordan, Aggie (January 2014). "John Bolivar: Revered Jazz Performer" (PDF). The View. Sun City Shadow Hills: Dell Webb. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ↑ Stewart, Zan (August 30, 1991). "Bolivar in Tune With Mix of Music Styles". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ↑ "A lesson in class: A Gold Star for President Eisenhower". Desert Sun. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Alice Cooper tops Hot Picks as Halloween concert attraction". Desert Sun. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
- ↑ "7th annual Wounded Warrior Project's golf event". Desert Sun. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
- ↑ "Desert Woman's Show, Taste of the Valley and All That Jazz". Coachella Valley Weekly. November 13, 2014.
- ↑ Jim Powers (March 2, 2018). "Ready to Serve: Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage joins the growing food offerings at the 2018 BNP Paribas Open". Palm Springs Life.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Palm Springs Walk of Stars. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ↑ Stewart, Zan (August 30, 1991). "Bolivar in Tune With Mix of Music Styles". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Kohlhasse, Bill (August 27, 1993). "Jazz Album Review: Well-Traveled Duo Stays Fresh Billy Mitchell, John Bolivar "Live All Night Long" USA Music Group". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ "John Bolivar, Joe Bonner". Akashic Records. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
External links
https://www.discogs.com/artist/1215269-John-Bolivar
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