Thanks for this.... Carlos was my best friend & the drummer in my band BEFORE Vinnie C..... Vinnie started with its as Carlos's sub.... I ended up recording them together on one of my Cd's with Karizma.... I'll always remember my bro 'Los!!!
Carlos was such a monster player. He is missed and will always be remembered. I totally agree, he was at the forefront of a lot of great players. IMHO he’s definitely one of the greatest players! He blessed us with some amazing recordings that will stand the test of time! RIP Carlos. 😢
Carlos was a tremendous influence. He played with such finesse. Such taste. Such groove. Thank you for sharing. And thank you for the perfect analysis.
Thanks so much for sharing Gary. I love Carlos Vega. Silky smooth groove and tasteful chops. I remember reading about him in Modern Drummer when he was still living. Gone but never forgotten.
Thanks for this Gary. Carlos was a very musical drummer. His playing on James Taylor DVD live in Squabnucket was so controlled and never over played. Did enough to support and drive the songs along. In particular Mexico and Copperline
Got a chance to see Carlos a few times at the Spud and his style was effortless. His sense of dynamics was SO musical. He really understood how to use tonality and volume differentiation to shade the music so beautifully. Such a loss....
Taken from the GRP Live In Session Album. Such clarity on the production of this Gem. Really loved playing along to this Album, I ended up learning exactly what Carlos had played note for note so as not to get in the way of Carlos. Iv'e seen Carlos with Lee Ritenour, Royal Festival Hall, London. Luckily a London radio station recorded the gig for future broadcast so I ended up recording the whole show when they aired it. I got into Carlos Vega from around the age of 17 or so. Carlos has worked along side David Benoit, James Taylor, the list is endless. R.I.P. Carlos. Love You.
I was there at that gig at the Festival Hall too; blew my mind! Carlos for me is up there with Jeff, Steve Jordan and Gadd....Incredible feel, sound, taste and always played for the song...
@@ThePalmatron And what a show it was too. It was a packed house that night, You are the only person I now know to have also been there that night. I will drop you a notification as & when I upload this Gig to UA-cam. Nice to hear from you.
.....Maaaaaaan, I prefer Carlos than Gadd that's for sure but, when I say this people thinks I am a nutcase. Gadd copied a lot of stuff from Carlos and so did Weckl but they never mention that in their interviews. Gadd's playing I always thought is very stiff while Carlos was effortless. Such an underrated drummer but what an Awesome player He was. Thanks brother to pay tribute to one of my favorite players of all times. God bless ya. Carus :-)
Your so so right Carus , i believe he was the best all around Drummer ever , so much better then Gadd ! Jeff Porcaro was another Drummer that overshadowed Carlos ! I wish there was more live video of Carlos playing , i search everyday for new stuff.. Here something that is cool > ua-cam.com/video/FqFlsSP95nc/v-deo.html Peace
Awesome hands! My understanding is Carlos along with other well known drummers studied under Murray Spivack and/or Richard Wilson, specific hand technique that differed from the East Coast school of drumming.
😢It's so sad to hear that news. If I had not come across your channel, I would not have known. I was listening to that same solo the other night and felt the same expressions as you even if I didn't know all the rudiments he put together, but I know it was one of kind. Pure artistry. I knew he played with Caldera a favorite of mine. He definitely was a forerunner putting his Latin roots to use.
Great choice, and presentation of a fantastic musician. Great Garey As mentioned, there are many great recordings with Carlos, and one of them is James Taylor "Live" (I think its from 1991)
The only person who is most enlightened and influenced me when I learn to play jazz and funk. The smoothness of transitions, the groove, all of that I learn from Carlos Vega. He made jazz and funk so fun and easy to learn. He got rid of all the complexities and left a spacious room for me to understand the root.
I was a drummer in my high school jazz band in 1974. The Eagle Rock HS jazz band was touring the midwest and played a concert with us at our school. I was pretty good. Our band won most competitions that we went to - but the Eagle Rock drummer, Carlos Vega, was on a different level than any of us. He was basically a pro, at age 17. I was stunned. Is this how high school musicians play on the west coast? But Carlos acted like he was no better than anyone else. He told me that I sounded really good. I knew that he was 1,000X better than me and that he didn't need to say anything to me. But he did. I’ve always hurt for his loss and whatever agony drove him to take his own life.
Thank you for this. I only know him from one of my all time favourite albums; James Taylor’s “Best Live”. Obviously it’s not for nothing that his place needed Steve Gadd to fill it. 🥁🍾❤️
I cannot get to your Facebook group. It states: "This Content Isn't Available Right Now When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted." Please advise. Thanks for all your great work!
I remember CV being one of my favorite drummers back in the 80s and early 90s--and I remember when he went from Gretsch to DW drums. I couldn't believe it because DW had such shit-sounding drums back then, with crappy reinforcing (ie; drum-choking) rings. Just shit compared to Gretsch tone. Overall though, CV really got great exposure when he played with JT. They did some HUGE shows then, and I saw them in Madison WI in 1994. Again, DW drums and a Ludwig Black Beauty snare (which sounded amazing). Dude was playing a little 20/12/15/14BB snare kit, and just knocked it out of the park. Incredible drummer, tragic ending.
Amazing talent .
Thanks for this.... Carlos was my best friend & the drummer in my band BEFORE Vinnie C..... Vinnie started with its as Carlos's sub.... I ended up recording them together on one of my Cd's with Karizma.... I'll always remember my bro 'Los!!!
Carlos, simply the best!!!
Mr Garfield you're such a legend.
Thanks for sharing
Carlos was such a monster player. He is missed and will always be remembered. I totally agree, he was at the forefront of a lot of great players. IMHO he’s definitely one of the greatest players! He blessed us with some amazing recordings that will stand the test of time! RIP Carlos. 😢
@@johne5543 Yes , 100 percent
One of my favorite studio drummers of that era, along with Steve Gadd and Jeff Porcaro. Thanks for the video and analysis!
Carlos was a tremendous influence. He played with such finesse. Such taste. Such groove. Thank you for sharing. And thank you for the perfect analysis.
Thanks! We'll never forget Carlos Vega. That sneaky groovy feeling... A drummer only few can match IMO :)
Thanks so much for sharing Gary. I love Carlos Vega. Silky smooth groove and tasteful chops. I remember reading about him in Modern Drummer when he was still living. Gone but never forgotten.
Thanks for this Gary. Carlos was a very musical drummer. His playing on James Taylor DVD live in Squabnucket was so controlled and never over played. Did enough to support and drive the songs along. In particular Mexico and Copperline
Absolutely, his drumming on the James Taylor Live cd from 1993 is drumming perfection
Such a great drummer, so smooth, beautiful groove and his drums sound amazing. Used a bronze Supra snare. Thanks for posting Garey.
Carlos Vega ,Jeff Porcaro, Joe Porcaro e Mike Porcaro no meu coração !!!
Got a chance to see Carlos a few times at the Spud and his style was effortless. His sense of dynamics was SO musical. He really understood how to use tonality and volume differentiation to shade the music so beautifully. Such a loss....
Taken from the GRP Live In Session Album.
Such clarity on the production of this Gem.
Really loved playing along to this Album,
I ended up learning exactly what Carlos had played note for note
so as not to get in the way of Carlos.
Iv'e seen Carlos with Lee Ritenour, Royal Festival Hall, London.
Luckily a London radio station recorded the gig for future
broadcast so I ended up recording the whole show when they aired it.
I got into Carlos Vega from around the age of 17 or so.
Carlos has worked along side David Benoit, James Taylor,
the list is endless. R.I.P. Carlos. Love You.
I was there at that gig at the Festival Hall too; blew my mind! Carlos for me is up there with Jeff, Steve Jordan and Gadd....Incredible feel, sound, taste and always played for the song...
@@ThePalmatron And what a show it was too. It was a packed house that night, You are the only person I now know to have also been there that night. I will drop you a notification as & when I upload this Gig to UA-cam. Nice to hear from you.
@@jonathanharrington7950 thanks man!!
I had this entire performance called GRP Live in Session when it first game out in 85 or 86
Thank you for featuring Carlos Vega on this segment. He certainly had that magic in his playing. Sorely missed...
I’ve always loved this video of Carlos. He is a musicians drummer, with the tools to make what needed to happen, happen. Terrific, analysis!
Love to watch Carlos. Holds his sticks loose, and it comes out in his playing. Sounds awesome!!
.....Maaaaaaan, I prefer Carlos than Gadd that's for sure but, when I say this people thinks I am a nutcase. Gadd copied a lot of stuff from Carlos and so did Weckl but they never mention that in their interviews. Gadd's playing I always thought is very stiff while Carlos was effortless. Such an underrated drummer but what an Awesome player He was. Thanks brother to pay tribute to one of my favorite players of all times.
God bless ya.
Carus :-)
Your so so right Carus , i believe he was the best all around Drummer ever , so much better then Gadd ! Jeff Porcaro was another Drummer that overshadowed Carlos ! I wish there was more live video of Carlos playing , i search everyday for new stuff.. Here something that is cool > ua-cam.com/video/FqFlsSP95nc/v-deo.html
Peace
Awesome hands! My understanding is Carlos along with other well known drummers studied under Murray Spivack and/or Richard Wilson, specific hand technique that differed from the East Coast school of drumming.
😢It's so sad to hear that news. If I had not come across your channel, I would not have known. I was listening to that same solo the other night and felt the same expressions as you even if I didn't know all the rudiments he put together, but I know it was one of kind. Pure artistry. I knew he played with Caldera a favorite of mine. He definitely was a forerunner putting his Latin roots to use.
R I P Carlos Vega one of the most musical drummers ever along with Gerry Browne and Vinnie Colaiuta
I feel like Carlos Vega is a mix of Jeff Porcaro and Steve Gadd.
Great choice, and presentation of a fantastic musician. Great Garey
As mentioned, there are many great recordings with Carlos, and one of them is James Taylor "Live" (I think its from 1991)
After listeining the GRP All Stars Live in Japan with Carlos Vega at the drums inspired me to play drums.
I saw in you tube,,Carlos vega was the drumer in olivia newton john concert 1982,,fantastic concert.
The only person who is most enlightened and influenced me when I learn to play jazz and funk. The smoothness of transitions, the groove, all of that I learn from Carlos Vega. He made jazz and funk so fun and easy to learn. He got rid of all the complexities and left a spacious room for me to understand the root.
I was a drummer in my high school jazz band in 1974. The Eagle Rock HS jazz band was touring the midwest and played a concert with us at our school.
I was pretty good. Our band won most competitions that we went to - but the Eagle Rock drummer, Carlos Vega, was on a different level than any of us. He was basically a pro, at age 17. I was stunned. Is this how high school musicians play on the west coast?
But Carlos acted like he was no better than anyone else. He told me that I sounded really good. I knew that he was 1,000X better than me and that he didn't need to say anything to me. But he did.
I’ve always hurt for his loss and whatever agony drove him to take his own life.
Thank you for this. I only know him from one of my all time favourite albums; James Taylor’s “Best Live”. Obviously it’s not for nothing that his place needed Steve Gadd to fill it. 🥁🍾❤️
Loved him in the live recording with all jareau at Wembley in 1984
i don't think that was Carlos on Drums ?
Master of masters
I love that 1985 video.
Carlos was great.
I cannot get to your Facebook group. It states: "This Content Isn't Available Right Now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted." Please advise. Thanks for all your great work!
Thanks fore letting me know about the broken link. I will fix it.
I remember CV being one of my favorite drummers back in the 80s and early 90s--and I remember when he went from Gretsch to DW drums. I couldn't believe it because DW had such shit-sounding drums back then, with crappy reinforcing (ie; drum-choking) rings. Just shit compared to Gretsch tone.
Overall though, CV really got great exposure when he played with JT. They did some HUGE shows then, and I saw them in Madison WI in 1994. Again, DW drums and a Ludwig Black Beauty snare (which sounded amazing). Dude was playing a little 20/12/15/14BB snare kit, and just knocked it out of the park. Incredible drummer, tragic ending.
What band/group is he playing with?
NICE!
I think it was GRP records tour in Japan. they were playing Dave Valentine's Oasis along with Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, Abraham Laboriel, etc.
@@jovanaditya7134 Thank You!
Right on the money 🥁many stoled from him.
Yes he's great isn't (wasn't) he..??. I have just about everything he played on. Massive musical hero of mine.
Carlos Vega was first
Hi Garey can you please do a reaction video on an amazing drummer named El Estepario Siberiano?