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2025 Jazz Congress: Pianist Donald Vega on the impact of the late great guitarist Russell Malone

Donald Vega
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Donald Vega

WBGO's Dave Popkin caught up with acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Donald Vega prior to a performance at the 205 Jazz Congress honoring the late great guitarist Russell Malone.

Donald Vega (left) with WBGO's Dave Popkin at the 2025 Jazz Congress on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Dave Popkin
Donald Vega (left) with WBGO's Dave Popkin at the 2025 Jazz Congress on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Dave Popkin is a WBGO News/Music contributor, veteran sportscaster, educator and musician