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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. 

Album

Gather 'Round

Label: Tiger Turn / Imagery Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Gather 'Round

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Two Words: Bud Powell

Label: Imagery Records / Tiger Turn
Released: 2025
Track listing: Two Words: Bud Powell

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News: Recording

Grammy-Nominated Pianist Donald Vega Unveils New Single Featuring Jazz Masters Lewis Nash And John Patitucci

Grammy-Nominated Pianist Donald Vega Unveils New Single Featuring Jazz Masters Lewis Nash And John Patitucci

Award winning pianist and composer Donald Vega releases his new single, Gather ‘Round on Friday, June 27, 2025. This single was captured during the recording session for Vega’s Grammy nominated album As I Travel at Samurai Hotel Recording Studio in Astoria, NY, and features John Patitucci on bass and Lewis Nash on drums. “When I wrote ...

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News: Recording

Grammy-Nominated Pianist Donald Vega Announces Release Of New Single 'Two Words: Bud Powell,' March 28, 2025 Featuring John Patitucci And Lewis Nash

Grammy-Nominated Pianist Donald Vega Announces Release Of New Single 'Two Words: Bud Powell,' March 28, 2025 Featuring John Patitucci And Lewis Nash

Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Donald Vega is set to release his latest single, Two Words: Bud Powell. The track, recorded during the 2023 sessions for his acclaimed album As I Travel, is one of three never-before-released compositions from that session. This straight ahead mid tempo tune was composed by Donald Vega and inspired by Bud Powell—one ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jim Rotondi, Wire Town, Donald Vega and Dan Moretti

Read "Jim Rotondi, Wire Town, Donald Vega and Dan Moretti" reviewed by Joe Dimino


Get ready for a thrilling ride as we launch the 893rd episode of Neon Jazz! We kick things off with Kansas City's powerhouse supergroup, Wire Town, delivering fresh, electrifying sounds captured live at the legendary Green Lady Lounge. From there, we honor the legacy of the late, great Jim Rotondi before diving into an incredible lineup ...

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Article: Live Review

Jazz at Lincoln Center JALC Jazz Congress 2025

Read "Jazz at Lincoln Center JALC Jazz Congress 2025" reviewed by Katchie Cartwright


Jazz at Lincoln Center JALC Jazz Congress 2025 New York, NYJanuary 8-9, 2025 In Frederick P. Rose Hall, the gorgeous home of Jazz at Lincoln Center overlooking Columbus Circle in New York City, the JALC Jazz Congress brought artists and industry professionals together for two days of panels and ...

Album

All Is Merry And Bright

Label: Imagery Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Royal Davids City; Joy To The World; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; O Come O Come Emmanuel; Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem; Greensleeves; Deck The Halls; Midnight Clear; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Auld Lang Syne.

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The Answer

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: I Cover the Waterfront; Lviv Perspective; Intro (February); February; Work; Tenderly; The Answer; Waltz for J; Satellite.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Donald Vega, George Kahn, Lizzie Thomas & Gunhild Carling

Read "Donald Vega, George Kahn, Lizzie Thomas & Gunhild Carling" reviewed by Joe Dimino


Get ready to swing into the season with the Annual Christmas Jazz Hour. Kicking off the festivities is the electrifying Gunhild Carling, bringing her signature flair to the whimsical holiday favorite, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. From there, it's a sleigh ride of sensational sounds as veteran jazz musicians like Rich Willey, George Kahn, Donald ...


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