Premiere: Saul Rivers sings “Change”

Rivers Couldn't Do It Alone, so turned to Pineapple Sessions

Born in New York City, Saul Rivers began piano lessons at three and picked up other instruments in middle and high school. By 16, Saul had learned his way around the trumpet, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax and guitar. With a soulful, buttery voice, Rivers plays with skill and tremendous heart, drawing inspiration from many of his heroes, including John Mayer, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and James Taylor.

He studied music at Union College, where he laid down his first 7-song acoustic EP and performed in clubs and coffee houses in surrounding areas. After recording another album, Precious Time, this time with a full band, that effort helped Rivers land gigs at the Sundance Film Festival and in London, opening for George Ezra. “My writing has always been a way for me to get out of my own head,” Rivers said, “and reflect on my personal experiences as well as what I see in the world.”

After college, Rivers moved to Brooklyn and began performing in some of New York City’s most beloved venues, eventually connecting with jazz guitarist Gideon King. The two would become collaborators, performing as Rivers & King and accompanied by some extremely talented instrumentalists . Rivers’ latest release is a live EP, The Pineapple Sessions, available everywhere October 19^th.

“My goal is to create music that people can relate to and connect with,” said Rivers, “music that can help people to heal, reflect, change, and grow. I know that the music that I was so inspired by growing up helped me to become the person and artist that I am today, and I hope that I can be an artist that does the same for future generations of artists, songwriters and musicians.”