Me , a total stranger called Carlos Vega once about a Drumming question and he spoke at great length to help and answer my question!! Great, Great Human Being we lost!!!!
Please what question and what was his answer? Carlos and Gadd are my GOAT drummer with Jim Gordon and Jeff a close second. Its not just the skills,feel or sound. Its a knowing about what will sound best. It's a type of rare genius. These guys move different as well. Like Space is the place but not simple. He was so special!!!
carlos vega is killing, the drums is the star in this concert ,this is best that i had heard, and the best off all the drummers, i think Lee Ritenour noticed the energy of the drums, carlos vega is on top of the recording, the way he gives the fills to go to part C of the song R.I.P carlos vega
Yes, that's Jimmy Johnson absolute killer bassist. This is one hell of a band with Dave Grusin and Larry Williams. Rit's playing is off the charts. So sad about Carlos Vega, one of the great drummers of that period along with Jeff Porcaro, John JR Robinson and Buddy Williams and several others too.
Carlos & Lee were both long time members of Olivia's band. She attracted elite talented musicians and songwriters which helped her dominate the industry for so long.
Excellent! I could never imagine the world of music without him… this is top notch music on many levels it’s just unfortunate that ears have been trained to limit the taste and understanding of music. Now it’s the absolute lowest denomination of art and appreciation! And you need both…we need great artist and those who find enjoyment in their craft…Fly On Chick Corea
I am from Portugal, but I had the privilege of watching live Carlos Vega (drums) and Jimmy Johnson (bass) in a concert with James Taylor (in Lisbon, 91 or 92). I was impressed with their Incredible good taste. The BEST ever!!! (both of them).
Mr Leland Sklar always has kind words and fantastic memories of Mr Carlos Vega ! Always... My personal favourite from his extensive work repertoire was from the Linda Ronstadt album Cry like a Rainstorm ,Howl like the Wind ...his work on that was exceptional.
Leland is a great, nice person ... I love him ! his humour, his technique... He playes with so many great musicians ! I will hear the Ronstadt's album soon!👍
Fun fact Carlos was studying with Richard Wilson LA drum teacher up to the time id his death I was at his funeral James Taylor asked me to introduce him to Richard there’s a UA-cam vid giving a drum lesson Kevin crabb shot his lesson with Richard
Me , a total stranger called Carlos Vega once about a Drumming question and he spoke at great length to help and answer my question!! Great, Great Human Being we lost!!!!
You're very lucky!
Please what question and what was his answer? Carlos and Gadd are my GOAT drummer with Jim Gordon and Jeff a close second. Its not just the skills,feel or sound. Its a knowing about what will sound best. It's a type of rare genius. These guys move different as well. Like Space is the place but not simple. He was so special!!!
@@jobrothberg4679 Thee entire conversation was about 'TIME'. - Essentially, lock it in with yourself and others.
Carlos was great player thats for sure. Great touch and very rhythmic could play with ease. RIP to this great skinsman.
Freak’n Jimmy Johnson is an unsung hero!!! Him and his alembic!!!!
carlos vega is killing, the drums is the star in this concert ,this is best that i had heard, and the best off all the drummers, i think Lee Ritenour noticed the energy of the drums, carlos vega is on top of the recording, the way he gives the fills to go to part C of the song R.I.P carlos vega
Yeah!!!!
RIP brother Carlos
Anybody else impressed with how musical and rhythmic that bass player is? I was eating it up, listened to his solo twice.
Yes, that's Jimmy Johnson absolute killer bassist. This is one hell of a band with Dave Grusin and Larry Williams. Rit's playing is off the charts. So sad about Carlos Vega, one of the great drummers of that period along with Jeff Porcaro, John JR Robinson and Buddy Williams and several others too.
Jimmy Johnson...
JJ’s a BEAST!
Saw JJ a few years back in Steve Gadd's band.......awesome
And don’t forget for years he played with the GOAT Allan Holdsworth🤘🏻
🙂👍‼️Such a fantastic, tasty, drummer. 😢 R.I.P.
No longer with us!! RIP….# 1 call in the L.A. area along with Jeff Porcaro at the time!!
Carlos was an amazing player. May he RIP. And on the bass...Minnesota's own Jimmy Johnson! Absolutely a sick bassist.
@@Mattshank-uo6jl yes, a great team!😁👍
This has got to be THEE Best Rit footage I've ever seen.
Man Jimmy Johnson’s played with everyone haha
First I’ve seen him with Lee, nice
Vega was impeccable.
this is great. love CV in that GRP all stars live at the record plant show. RIP CV.
Yes, great to have some videos of Carlos, a master of drums
Carlos & Lee were both long time members of Olivia's band. She attracted elite talented musicians and songwriters which helped her dominate the industry for so long.
Lee was never in Olivia’s band.
Mike Landau and Buzz Feiten were.
Carlos. Great touch!
Larry Williams is my spirit animal
Excellent! I could never imagine the world of music without him… this is top notch music on many levels it’s just unfortunate that ears have been trained to limit the taste and understanding of music. Now it’s the absolute lowest denomination of art and appreciation! And you need both…we need great artist and those who find enjoyment in their craft…Fly On Chick Corea
Very good comment Ernest! 😀👍
I am from Portugal, but I had the privilege of watching live Carlos Vega (drums) and Jimmy Johnson (bass) in a concert with James Taylor (in Lisbon, 91 or 92). I was impressed with their Incredible good taste. The BEST ever!!! (both of them).
You’re very lucky! You saw them … with the great JT!! Lucky man!👍😜
Amazing grooving.
Yes! That's so cool to see him grooving like that!
I loved seeing these guys play live! R.I.P. Carlos.
Mr Leland Sklar always has kind words and fantastic memories of Mr Carlos Vega ! Always... My personal favourite from his extensive work repertoire was from the Linda Ronstadt album Cry like a Rainstorm ,Howl like the Wind ...his work on that was exceptional.
Leland is a great, nice person ... I love him ! his humour, his technique... He playes with so many great musicians ! I will hear the Ronstadt's album soon!👍
I remember hanging with Carlos checking out Jeff porcaro at the baked potato in LA
Always sad when I go in LA and see The baked Potato... That was "the " place where Carlos and Jeff played so many times
@@STEPHANEBOUICHET I sat behind Jeff every time he played from 81 to 92 he was my favorite
@@jeffcrocker1078 Lucky man!!
Incredible musicians and faithful year 1985...Rip Carlos Vega,my favourete drummer
in musical concept with Lee Rit.
Great Jimmy Johnson solo... really nicely done.
I Love this Bassist too, on James Taylor for example!👍😀
@@STEPHANEBOUICHET -- he spent years with Allan Holdsworth too.. amazing music.
Vega played on the hit Chicago 17 single You're the Inspiration, though uncredited. 😅
Love this song! Carlos was amazing!
Excellent 👍🏻👌🏻
Jimmy Johnson!!!!!!
One of the best!!!
The Mighty Carlos Vega at drums outstanding performance as ever great musicians ♥️♥️♥️
Nice stick definition!Great behind certain soloists in certain styles
Perfect Yes!😀
Awesome…
Larry William on Sax/Keys
Real taste here!
I haven't found anything better!😀
Synth pop cool jazz. Who could forget? Lol
legend
Great band yeah... but Jimmy Johnson's playing and SOUND of Alembic 5 string really killed, holy sh... 😲
Fun fact Carlos was studying with Richard Wilson LA drum teacher up to the time id his death I was at his funeral James Taylor asked me to introduce him to Richard there’s a UA-cam vid giving a drum lesson Kevin crabb shot his lesson with Richard
"Drummer Carlos Vega played drums in 1985 with Lee RITENOUR in 1985."
You're talking about 1985, right?
Of Course yes!
Shit - Jimmy Johnson
Elavator jazz period of music much?
I've never heard this kind of music in any elevator anywhere in the world. I HAVE heard plenty of C-RAP Muzak though !!
This isn’t John Tesh.