RAY VEGA: Links

The University of Vermont MUSIC DEPARTMENT: This is where I now work as a senior lecturer. I LOVE UVM!
AMT Microphones: These are the folks that make my mic system. There is no other mic in the market that matches AMT's ability to capture the true sound of the trumpet.
Gerry Lopez Music: Trumpeter Gerry Lopez is an old friend. We paid lots of dues together in the NY music scene. Gerry now runs a complete trumpet super shop in Central Florida. If it's related to trumpet, Gerry's got it. I get all of my trumpet stuff at GERRY LOPEZ MUSIC. Tell 'em I sent you!
Jazz Trumpeter Thomas Marriott: Thom's a truly amazing young player. One of the bright new stars to look out for. His soon to be released CD "Flexicon" will clearly place Marriott high up on the list of Young American Jazz masters. Seattle is blessed to have him. Check out Thom's latest: WILLIE NELSON PROJECT Crazy: The Music Of Willie Nelson
Jazz saxophonist Brian McCarthy: This is the website of the wonderfully talented young saxophonist Brian McCarthy. He currently plays in my quintet. Look out for his new CD.
Trumpeter and Educator Brad Goode: Brad Goode is one of the finest Jazz trumpet players on the planet. This site is all about Jazz and all about Trumpet.
Soprano Sharon Spinetti: Sharon is my partner in the Ambos Mundos project.
Trumpeter Bill Ortiz: Bay Area Trumpet Star and dear old friend currently on the road with Santana and Lavay Smith.
Andy Gravish: THe Great American Jazz trumpet artist now residing in Italy, Gravish is the consumate Jazz monster!
Todd Coolman: This is the website of my friend and colleague, the renowned bassist and jazz educator Todd Coolman.
Jazz.FM91: Canada's Premiere Jazz Station!!!!
JAZZPHOTO: Awesome Jazz Photo website!!!
Photographer Roger Humbert: Photographer Roger Humbert maintains this site where he presents his gallery of photos while reporting on his local jazz scene.
Photographer Bill King: The website of Jazz Photographer Bill King http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Bill-King
The Louis Armstrong House: This is the organization that maintains the home of Louis Armstrong as a museum. They also operate The Louis Armstrong Archives at Queens College.
Wilson "Chembo" Corniel: Chembo has played on all of my CD's. He is one of a kind. An amazing player/leader/educator.
congahead.com: This is the website of my dear friend Martin Cohen. Martin founded and created The Latin Percussion instrument company. This site is a real internet treat!!!!
Saxophonist Karolina Strassmayer: Karolina Strassmayer is a wonderfully gifted and talented alto saxophonist. She currently performs with The WDR Big Band.
Kris King Photo: This talented music photographer has a really neat website.
Photographer Fred Aquilino: The is the web site of the wonderful photograher Fred Aquilino.
Photographer John Spragens, Jr: Fantastic Jazz Photo Website.
Band Leader/Percussionist and Educator John Santos: John Santos is one of the torch bearers of our music. He is the leader of one of my favorite Latin Jazz groups, The legendary Machete Ensemble.
Carlos Cascante y su Tumbao: Smokin' Singer and his Killin' Salsa/Latin Jazz group from the Pacific Northwest.....Ay Sabor y Saoco......indeed!!!
Jazz at the Bistro: Great Jazz club and organization in St. Louis, Mo..
The Flynn Center: This is where I do a Latin Jazz residency in the summer.
Tula's Jazz Club: One of my favorite places in the whole world to play music.
FONT: This organization led by Dave Douglas, Jon Nelson, and Roy Campbell presents a wonderful festival of new music for trumpet every August in NYC.