Albert Alva, A.A.

After graduating Chaffey College, Mr. Alva attended the Los Angeles Jazz Workshop.  He has toured with Rosemary Clooney, Ben Vereen, Leslie Uggams, Jerry Lewis, Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Calloway, and Ken Peplowski.  He has also played in various bands backing such artists as Mel Torme, Joe Williams, Diane Schuur, Jack Jones, and the Captain & Tennile.  Recording credits include Toni Tennile, Renee Olstead, Matt Catingub, and Rosemary Clooney's last two CD's (both Grammy nominated).

Mr. Alva was musical director for the Pasadena Jazz Institute, and recently taught at the Excelsus Summer Music Camp for kids in Long Beach, CA.  His proudest moments include working on music with jazz legend Benny Carter.  For over ten years now, he has served as librarian, copyist, arranger, and saxophonist for jazz drummer Louie Bellson.