"Smilin' Billy" by Donald Vega and the Legacy Sextet
Автор: Donald Vega Pianist
Загружено: 2026-01-14
Просмотров: 45
“Smilin’ Billy” is an original composition by Grammy®-nominated composer and pianist Donald Vega, written in honor of the legendary drummer Billy Higgins, one of Donald’s earliest mentors in jazz. This work was commissioned by Chamber Music America and funded in part by the Doris Duke Foundation.
00:00 Smilin' Billy – Full Performance
01:24 Brandon Lee (Trumpet Solo)
03:56 Donald Vega (Piano Solo)
PLAYERS:
Donald Vega, Piano
Raul Reyes, Bass
Pete Van Nostrand, Drums
Carly Maldonado, Congas
David DeJesus, Alto Saxophone
Brandon Lee, Trumpet
Donald first encountered Billy Higgins after moving to South Central Los Angeles, where Billy had created a community space for young musicians. Local kids would gather to play, listen, and sit in with visiting jazz legends—forming Donald’s first consistent immersion in the jazz tradition. Billy was always smiling, always welcoming, and always lifting everyone around him through music, generosity, and joy.
Smilin’ Billy reflects that spirit—community, mentorship, swing, and heart—capturing the warmth and humanity that Billy Higgins brought to every room and every note.
Доступные форматы для скачивания:
Скачать видео mp4
-
Информация по загрузке:
