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“Beautifully rendered and emotionally uplifting.”
\u2014 Jim Hynes, Making a Scene<\/p>\n
Grammy\u00ae-nominated pianist and composer Donald Vega will release his new single, Let\u2019s Pray, on Friday, September 19, 2025. Recorded at Samurai Hotel Recording Studio during the 2023 sessions for Vega\u2019s Grammy\u00ae-nominated album As I Travel, the track features an all-star lineup: John Patitucci on bass, Lewis Nash on drums, and Luisito Quintero on percussion.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the composition, Vega shares:
\u201cMusic is my way of praying. I happened to write Let\u2019s Pray during the pandemic. But the composition is just as timely today as ever.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vega, a classically trained pianist from Nicaragua, immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 14, where he was introduced to jazz through mentorship from drummer Billy Higgins and bassist John Clayton. He later honed his craft at USC, Manhattan School of Music, and The Juilliard School, studying under the legendary Kenny Barron. Today, Vega tours internationally as the pianist for the esteemed Ron Carter and is recognized as a composer, collaborator, and bandleader.<\/p>\n
“Vega\u2019s story is that of an immigrant child escaping brutal political violence, and it\u2019s a poignant one to hear \u2014 especially after the second inauguration of Donald Trump\u2026” – Morgan Enos, JazzTimes<\/p>\n
In addition to his performance career, Vega is a dedicated educator and professor at The Juilliard School. His contributions to jazz composition were honored with a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship. He also serves on the board of BackCountry Jazz, an organization committed to providing music education for underprivileged youth.<\/p>\n
As I Travel (Imagery Records, 2023) earned Vega a Grammy\u00ae nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album, solidifying his standing as one of the leading voices in contemporary jazz. With Let\u2019s Pray, Vega offers listeners not only an evocative composition but also a message of peace, unity, and community through the universal language of music.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s Pray will be available on all major streaming platforms beginning September 19, 2025.<\/p>\n
For more information and to explore Vega\u2019s discography, visit www.donaldvega.com.
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