DONALD VEGA TRIO | Featuring Raul Reyes (Bass) and Jerome Jennings (Drums)

Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Donald Vega returns to Catalina Jazz Club with a trio performance rooted in storytelling, movement, and deeply expressive jazz. Joined by Raul Reyes on bass and Jerome Jennings on drums, Vega brings music from his Grammy-nominated album As I Travel, using the trio format to trace an emotional journey shaped by immigration, memory, and the search for the American dream. The evening promises a refined yet heartfelt atmosphere, where personal narrative and musical sophistication meet on Catalina’s intimate stage.

The performance moves through Latin grooves, straight-ahead swing, and memorable melodic passages, creating a program that feels both elegant and emotionally resonant. Vega’s music carries warmth, precision, and a sense of lived experience, giving audiences a jazz night that is not only technically impressive but also personal and human. For listeners who appreciate contemporary jazz with strong roots, rhythmic variety, and expressive storytelling, this engagement offers a beautifully crafted evening.