Career
Vega released his 9-track album, Tomorrows, on July 1, 2008. The album was Vega's first album as a leader and featured Maria Neckam on vocals, Lewis Nash on drums and David J. Grossman on bass.
Vega performs at local jazz clubs in the Los Angeles and New York City area.
Vega is touring Europe in 2013, as pianist in Ron Carter's Golden Striker Trio.
Some of his competitive winnings include Down Beat's 2007 Jazz Student Soloist Award and 1st place at the 2008 Philips Jazz Piano Competition at the University of West Florida, as well as an original composition featured in the CD accompanying JAZZIZ's October 2008 Education Issue.
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