With Respect To Monty

by Donald Vega

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1.	Eleuthera 05:32	buy track
2.	3000 Miles Ago 07:08	buy track
3.	Compassion 06:25	buy track
4.	Slippery 06:09	buy track
5.	Consider 06:13	buy track
6.	Mango Rengue 05:57	buy track
7.	Renewal 07:09	buy track
8.	You Can See 06:27	buy track
9.	Sweet Lady 05:02	buy track
10.	The Gathering 06:55	buy track

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In celebration of the Jamaican jazz icon, Monty Alexander, pianist Donald Vega puts together a hard-swinging compilation of Monty’s great, early compositions. With Respect To Monty features an all-star lineup of Anthony Wilson (guitar), Hassan Shakur (bass) and Lewis Nash (drums).

Much like Monty, Donald approaches the piano with technical prowess, yet with a sense of playfulness and light spirit. Both men share a warm touch to the instrument – melodic and free. The trio of Vega, Shakur and Nash have an intimate working relationship. Shakur’s bass is a solid anchor, while Nash’s colorful, rhythmic drumming is chameleon-like, adapting effortlessly to each piece. Add to that the imagination, depth and precision playing of guitar virtuoso Anthony Wilson – and you have a winning combination. From thoughtful, slow ballads to bouncy up-tempo originals, they cover the bases. Vega smiles, “My heart is in the swing. No matter what style I play, the goal is always to make it feel good.”

Personnel:
Donald Vega- Piano, arranger (all tracks)
Anthony Wilson- Guitar
Hassan Shakur- Bass
Munyungo Jackson- Percussion (“You Can See” and “Slippery”)
Lewis Nash- Drums

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released July 10, 2015

Personnel:
Donald Vega- Piano, arranger (all tracks)
Anthony Wilson- Guitar
Hassan Shakur- Bass
Munyungo Jackson- Percussion (“You Can See” and “Slippery”)
Lewis Nash- Drums

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Donald Vega Masaya, Nicaragua

Classically-trained in his native Nicaragua, Vega emigrated to Los Angeles at age 14 and began learning the language of jazz from mentors Billy Higgins, John Clayton, and Bassist Al McKibbon, a member of Dizzy Gillespie’s band of the late 1940s. Vega studied at the University of Southern California and the Juilliard School in New York. He has released two albums with Resonance Records. ... more