RAY VEGA: Links
- Stomvi USA Trumpets
- These are the folks that build my Stomvi USA Custom Bb Trumpet.
- The Conservatory of Music at Purchase College
- This is the conservatory where I conduct the Latin Jazz orchestra, coach a jazz combo, teach trumpet and Jazz history.
- Houser Mouthpieces
- Dave Houser manufactures the Graham Ashton line of mouthpieces. Houser's mouthpiece design concepts are a breath of fresh air.
- Josh Landress Brass
- This is the website of my friend and repairman, brass specialist Josh Landress. Josh is one of the finest brass technicians on the scene. His work is absolutely fantastic.
- 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.
- Greg Black Mouthpieces
- Greg Black is one of the young masters of the world of brass mouthpieces.
- 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.
- Chef Jesse Jones
- I want people to know Chef Jesse's work! HE IS THE MAN. Attention Food Channel- You gotta sign up Jesse Jones!
- Andy Gravish
- THe Great American Jazz trumpet artist now residing in Italy, Gravish is the consumate Jazz monster!
- Jazz Trumpeter Thomas Marriott
- Thom's a truly amazing young player. One of the bright new stars to look out for. His new CD "Both Sides of The Fence" clearly places Marriott 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.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.
- Todd Coolman
- This is the website of my friend and colleague, the renowned bassist and jazz educator Todd Coolman.
- 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.