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Donald Vega

Donald Vega was trained classically in piano in his native Nicaragua. He emigrated to the United States at age 14 and found a musical home with the Colburn School of Performing Arts (CSPA). He began his studies there in classical piano with Teresa de Jong Pombo and Dr. Louis Lepley. Vega began learning the language of jazz from mentor Billy Higgins at The World Stage and continued at CSPA with Jeffrey Lavner, then later with bassist John Clayton at the University of Southern California. He went on to graduate from Manhattan School of Music and The Juilliard School where he studied with piano great Kenny Barron. Vega currently performs internationally as the pianist for world renowned bassist Ron Carter’s Golden Striker Trio with whom he has recorded several albums. Mr. Vega is also a professor at The Juilliard School and Hofstra University and sits on the board of BackCountry Jazz, a non-profit organization which provides music education programs and performances to underprivileged youth. 

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By Trifon Dmitrov

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026
Track listing: Laverne Walk Chamber Mates Little Waltz Tricotism Bittersweet Our Spanish Love Song Joyce Faye Lined With A Groove First Song Pendulum At Falcon's Lair Pitter Panther Patter

Cory Weeds, Rahsaan Barber, David Champagne, Joey DeFrancesco and more

by Benjamin Boddie
October 22, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Cory Weeds, Rahsaan Barber, David Champagne, Kay Kostopoulos, Johannes Enders, Jon De Lucia, The Flying Horse Big Band, Janis Siegel, Joey DeFrancesco, Henry Threadgill/Vijay Iyer/Dafnis Prieto, Adonis Rose, Bob McChesney, Aaron Johnson and Gregory Chen, Aymee Nuviola, Donald Vega, Monty Alexander, Mike Catalano, Branford Marsalis Quartet with Dianne Reeves, Jerry ...

Four new releases from Hendrik Meurkens, Christian McBride, Ekep Nkwelle and Donald Vega

by George Graham
October 21, 2026

George Graham features new releases from harmonica man Hendrik Meurkens with Steve Sandberg, Christian McBride, an impressive debut album by vocalist Ekep Nkwelle and veteran pianist/composer Donald Vega. Playlist Hendrik Meurkens & Steve Sandberg “Bennie" from Just Born (self-released) 05:11 Hendrik Meurkens & Steve Sandberg “Samba Tonto" from Just Born (self-released) 04:40 Christian McBride ...

New Music From Satoko Fujii, Russell Gunn, Oscar Evans And More

by Bob Osborne
October 15, 2026

A continuing look into the fascinating orchestral works of Satoko Fujii bookends an impressive selection of new and forthcoming releases encompassing the best in contemporary jazz.Playlist Satoko Fujii Orchestra Nagoya “Korekara Part 1" from Korekara (Libra Records) 00:00 Russell Gunn and Blackhawk “Cahokia Pyramids" from Afrikan Amerikan Book of the Dead : The Book ...

Kris Davis, Janis Siegel, and Steve Lacy

by Jerome Wilson
October 14, 2026

This program features recent music from Kris Davis, Janis Siegel and Henry Threadgill as well as older work from Steve Lacy, Joel Harrison, and Eric Alexander.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Elliot Lawrence “Bweebida Bwobbida" ...

Ron Carter Foursight Quartet at Birdland

by Dan Bilawsky
October 13, 2026

There are hints of autumn everywhere.  The leaves are turning. Temperatures are dropping, winking at sweater weather. Everything is coming up pumpkin.  And for the initiated--in The City That Never Sleeps, at Birdland, “The Jazz Corner of the World"--Ron-tober has taken hold.  A major sign of the season, Ron Carter's month-long run at that club has ...

Ekep Nkwelle, Brandon Seabrook, Donald Vega, Sakoto Fujii, Caixa Cuba

by Cheryl K.
October 8, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--vocalist Ekep Nkwelle; guitarist/banjoist Brandon Seabrook; pianists Thelonious Monk (1967 Euro tour) and Donald Vega; harmonica player Hendrik Meurkens and pianist Steve Sandberg; pianist/composer Sakoto Fujii; the Brazilian trio Caixa Cuba; and guitarist Jocelyn Gould.Playlist [SINGLE] Billie Holiday “Deep Song" from [SINGLE] (Decca) 3:10 Ekep ...

Bobby Watson, Monty Alexander, JD Allen, Zuri Alexander and more

by Benjamin Boddie
October 7, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Bobby Watson, Monty Alexander, JD Allen, Zuri Alexander, Hendrik Meurkens & Steve Sandberg, The Dave Fox Group, Tommy Muellner, Adonis Rose, Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra, Dennis Mitcheltree, Sullivan Fortner, Stefon Harris & Blackout, Haruna Fukazawa, Janis Siegel, Jane Ira Bloom, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta & Joey Calveiro, Enoch Smith Jr., ...

Miki Yamanaka, Donald Vega, Dwayne Dolphin, Jalen Baker and more

by Benjamin Boddie
September 24, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Miki Yamanaka, Stefon Harris & Blackout, Paul Yonemura, Amber Weekes, Jeremy Monteiro Organ Quartet, Steve Rawlins, Russ Anixter's Hippie Big Band, Nicoleyvette, Joyce E Tutty Moreno & Adrian Young, Mike Jones, Donald Vega, Skinny Hightower, Zaccai Curtis, Kay Kostopoulos, Sullivan Fortner, Jun Iida, Andrew Kim, Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose, ...