Donald Vega - Scorpion

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Donald Vega - Scorpion: Live behind the scenes recordings from the Rising Jazz Stars Studios for Donald Vega's new title "Spiritual Nature" now available!
Piano - Donald Vega
Bass - Christian McBride
Drums - Lewis Nash
Sax - Bob Sheppard
Trumpet - Gilbert Castellanos
It's a dream come true," says Donald Vega of the opportunity to record with bassist Christian McBride and drummer Lewis Nash. Spiritually, this is my dream trio."
Whether functioning as a straight-up trio or a rhythm section, they function like an equilateral triangle throughout the 12-tune, 72-minute recital, chock-a-block with beautiful melodies and intoxicating grooves, all illuminated by Vega's fluid phrasing and elegant touch. Throughout the proceedings, the 37-year-old pianist who composed four of the pieces and arranged all but one refracts into his own argot the lexicons of such personal heroes as Oscar Peterson, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Monty Alexander, Ahmad Jamal, Hank Jones, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Kenny Barron, and Mulgrew Miller, and draws upon those influences, while developing his own sound. In the process, he establishes his pride of place in any informed conversation about the upper echelons of pianistic jazz expression.
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[@07LUTE70]

Some of the best jazz I've ever heard. Just exemplary playing. This modern jazz band is extraordinary.Exquisite pieces a masterpiece.

[@ElliotLCohen]

I couldn't agree more.

[@perrozompopo1971]

Orgulloso de Donald, y este tema brutal. Me encanta encontrar gente de este nivel que sea de Nicaragua.

[@melzaquesilvestrecaetano1673]

MARAVILHA!!! Cristian MacBride no baixo !

[@norsangkelsang7939]

Go Donald... killin track...

[@norsangkelsang7939]

Just heard a track by Donald with vocalist Lauren Meccia...Inside you eyes. Slammin. Warning. Addictive.

[@Carlito1988]

There is hope for the future of jazz!

[@ColburnSchoolLosAngeles]

We're so proud of Donald Vega-- a Colburn alumnus!

[@bassdesires]

i dig it donald, so solid...

[@lizgraham22]

Far out! Thank you, made my day....

[@gabrieltangarife9351]

Excelente

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

Heard on Bob Parlocha's radio show a few nights ago. That brought me here. Kudos to the band.

[@RonCarterBassist]

I am delighted to be on tour once again with Mr. Donald Vega as we speak. I hope some of you can join us for a show! roncarterjazz.com/pages/ron-carter-quartet-performance-schedule-and-tickets

[@benaducci1]

BUEN TROMPETA

[@bricemosk]

That sounds guys !
I love Gilbert 's playing !

[@george0t]

Sweet! I love the funky section of the melody.

[@i.t.t.]

nate chinen brought me here and i can't stop listening to this... over and over again. 😍

[@user-rh2to5ob7v]

genial

[@TheBall56esk]

I really FEEL the 'Spiritual Nature' !! Great job, real tight!

[@jazz1bro]

Swinging!

[@samuelclark5856]

Yes! I love the whole album, but this is my favorite!
Well I am a scorpio....Love the way the trumpet comes in
at the beginning. They are all wonderful musicians.
So very hip! Your Auntie..S. Graham

[@samuelclark5856]

Can't stop playin' it!!! Sandy G. Love you Donald

[@MSNYQ]

this is killing donald!
as usual you sound ridiculous
miss playing with you
i remember this chart! ahah killing

[@MrMusicevolution]

McBride is the man...

[@YveEvans]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET.

[@jonathanmellqvist2]

This is so great! But why didn't they let us see the solos??

[@metsmo12]

Any way I can get sheet music for this?

[@mad_j1749]

Dude is it just me or are the slow-mo capture and close up shots SUPER ANNOYING? Bro like I just want to watch them play for crying out.