Donald Vega Quartet at Birdland Theater

Pianist and composer Donald Vega leads an ensemble of international masters of swing in celebration of his latest release As I Travel. Inspired by the Guggenheim Fellows metaphorical journey through music and his literal journey of immigration from Nicaragua to the United States, As I Travel extols the human spirit. A bicoastal treasure, Vega remains a highly sought collaborator from New York to Los Angeles, as well as a prolific band leader. His quartet features acclaimed artists Luques Curis, Carlos Carly Maldonado, and Jerome Jennings. Dont miss an evening of striking melodies, elastic syncopation, and deeply personal new music from this prolific artist...

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Pianist and composer Donald Vega leads an ensemble of international masters of swing in celebration of his latest release As I Travel. Inspired by the Guggenheim Fellows metaphorical journey through music and his literal journey of immigration from Nicaragua to the United States, As I Travel extols the human spirit. A bicoastal treasure, Vega remains a highly sought collaborator from New York to Los Angeles, as well as a prolific band leader. His quartet features acclaimed artists Luques Curis, Carlos Carly Maldonado, and Jerome Jennings. Dont miss an evening of striking melodies, elastic syncopation, and deeply personal new music from this prolific artist. For more information, visit www.donaldvega.com. PERFORMANCE LINEUPDonald Vega - PianoCarlos Carly Maldonado - PercussionLuques Curtis - BassJerome Jennings - Drums

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