Hello from The Bronx

Ray Vega · 05-13-2007, 08:59 PM

Hello fellow trumpet players,
here's a little bit about myself:
I've lived in NYC all of my life (46 years). I was introduced to the trumpet by Richard Brezowski. He was the wonderful band director at Clark Junior High School in the South Bronx. I'm a huge supporter of public education and of music and the arts in all of our schools. It does make a huge difference.

Most folks associate my playing only with Latin music. I have spent the last 25 years involved in the New York Salsa and Latin Jazz scene. A lot of folks are not aware that I'm equally involved in Jazz, R and B and classical music. Living in New York is wonderful because you can actually survive doing a number of very different things.

The next couple of months will have me doing every thing from Jazz with Jeanie Bryson (Dizzy's daughter) to contemporary classical at the Mostly Mozart Festival playing the music of Ozvaldo Golijov to playing with my Latin Jazz quintet and my funk group to playing lead with a number of great Salsa bands. Diversity is the key for me. There's no other way for me to survive in the current economic climate. For me, the hardest part is being able to switch gears from one genre to the next. Players like Tony Kadleck, Jason Carder and Brad Goode all serve as great examples to me of players that do it all......I'll throw Bobby Shew and Gizzy in there as well...Their ability to go from sizzling lead to burning jazz is simply awe inspiring. Did I mention Vizzutti....Yes, I'm a major fan.

I'm currently a lecturer at The Conservatory of Music at Purchase College (SUNY). My workload there includes directing The Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra, coaching a small jazz combo, teaching trumpet and teaching Jazz History. I also conduct clinics in the US and Europe. I love teaching as much as I love playing the trumpet.

I look forward to having some wonderful dialog with all of you!

Peace-RV
RAY VEGA - rayvegamusic.com

Stile442 · 05-13-2007, 10:51 PM

Welcome Ray, You'll really enjoy it here

camelbrass · 05-13-2007, 11:01 PM

Welcome Ray.

With all this talent around we should have a TM trumpet section. Wouldn't that one open some eyes!!

Regards,

Trevor

gregc · 05-13-2007, 11:41 PM

Ray Vaga, huh! Welcome aboard!
I'm on Long Island. I'll have to catch some of your gigs.
See you there!

Eclipsehornplayer · 05-14-2007, 08:04 AM

Ray,

Glad you found us! Enjoy the site!

TrentAustin · 05-14-2007, 08:27 AM

Great to see you on here Ray! Squeeze, Squeeze is a smokin' disc!

Looking forward to reading more from you,

T

Ray Vega · 05-14-2007, 08:51 AM

Hey guys!
I have to tell you that I'm totally hooked on this forum. I've been checking the sight heavily in the past couple of days. Lot's of fun stuff......great posts from some really great players. I love the classifieds. Let run..I have to practice.

Manny Laureano · 05-14-2007, 09:40 AM

Welcome, Ray. Great that you're enjoying the endless prattle we like to engage in around here. We're looking forward to hearing from the undiscovered country that is "Da Bronx".

Stay well,

ML

administrator · 05-14-2007, 12:48 PM

Welcome to the site Ray. Great to have you here!

kadleck · 05-14-2007, 01:58 PM

For those who don't know - Ray is the man! A very well seasoned musician and educator with tons of experience. He will be a great person to have around here.

Welcome!

Tony

05-13-2007, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ray Vega Pianissimo User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 150	Hello from The Bronx Hello fellow trumpet players, here's a little bit about myself: I've lived in NYC all of my life (46 years). I was introduced to the trumpet by Richard Brezowski. He was the wonderful band director at Clark Junior High School in the South Bronx. I'm a huge supporter of public education and of music and the arts in all of our schools. It does make a huge difference. Most folks associate my playing only with Latin music. I have spent the last 25 years involved in the New York Salsa and Latin Jazz scene. A lot of folks are not aware that I'm equally involved in Jazz, R and B and classical music. Living in New York is wonderful because you can actually survive doing a number of very different things. The next couple of months will have me doing every thing from Jazz with Jeanie Bryson (Dizzy's daughter) to contemporary classical at the Mostly Mozart Festival playing the music of Ozvaldo Golijov to playing with my Latin Jazz quintet and my funk group to playing lead with a number of great Salsa bands. Diversity is the key for me. There's no other way for me to survive in the current economic climate. For me, the hardest part is being able to switch gears from one genre to the next. Players like Tony Kadleck, Jason Carder and Brad Goode all serve as great examples to me of players that do it all......I'll throw Bobby Shew and Gizzy in there as well...Their ability to go from sizzling lead to burning jazz is simply awe inspiring. Did I mention Vizzutti....Yes, I'm a major fan. I'm currently a lecturer at The Conservatory of Music at Purchase College (SUNY). My workload there includes directing The Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra, coaching a small jazz combo, teaching trumpet and teaching Jazz History. I also conduct clinics in the US and Europe. I love teaching as much as I love playing the trumpet. I look forward to having some wonderful dialog with all of you! Peace-RV RAY VEGA - rayvegamusic.com

05-13-2007, 10:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stile442 Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Deland Fl Brand: Bach Posts: 208	Re: Hello from The Bronx Welcome Ray, You'll really enjoy it here
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camelbrass Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 773	Re: Hello from The Bronx Welcome Ray. With all this talent around we should have a TM trumpet section. Wouldn't that one open some eyes!! Regards, Trevor

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05-14-2007, 08:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
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TrentAustin Moderator Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Brand: they have brand names? ;) Posts: 1,407	Re: Hello from The Bronx Great to see you on here Ray! Squeeze, Squeeze is a smokin' disc! Looking forward to reading more from you, T
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Ray Vega Pianissimo User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 150	Re: Hello from The Bronx Hey guys! I have to tell you that I'm totally hooked on this forum. I've been checking the sight heavily in the past couple of days. Lot's of fun stuff......great posts from some really great players. I love the classifieds. Let run..I have to practice.
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05-14-2007, 09:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Re: Hello from The Bronx Welcome, Ray. Great that you're enjoying the endless prattle we like to engage in around here. We're looking forward to hearing from the undiscovered country that is "Da Bronx". Stay well, ML

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kadleck Artist in Residence Piano User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new york Posts: 454	Re: Hello from The Bronx For those who don't know - Ray is the man! A very well seasoned musician and educator with tons of experience. He will be a great person to have around here. Welcome! Tony

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