Vinson P. Valega 4705 Center Blvd, Apt 2612; Long Island City, NY 11109-5702 (917) 604-8809 [email protected] www.cslproductions.org

EDUCATION: 1992 - 1995 Performance Professional Diploma Mannes College The New School for Music New York, NY Private studies with Vernel Fournier, Kenny Washington, Lewis Nash, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, John Riley, Bobby Sanabria, Norm Freeman 1983 - 1987 Bachelor of Arts, Economics University of Philadelphia, PA TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1996-present Private Drum Instructor tri-state area -students of all ages and level of ability in a variety of styles - topics covered: basic to advanced rhythm; reading skills; drumset development, approaches to ensemble participation, transcribing 1999-2001 Staff member, Stanford Jazz Workshop Stanford, California - two-week jazz camp for ages 12-60 - taught large groups of drummers (10-20 per class) basics in jazz drumming including drumset technique and sound development, transcribing, jazz drumming history, ensemble coaching, etc. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2003-present Founder and Executive Director, Consilience Productions -jazz record label and non-profit organization devoted to increasing civic engagement through jazz and activism. 1996-present Founder and Owner, Just Jazz -full-service music agency that provides jazz ensembles for corporate events, private parties & benefits throughout the New York City tri-state area. 1995-present Freelance Jazz Musician, drummer & composer -performing, touring, and recording in various situations as sideman & leader (jazz clubs, festivals, CD releases, restaurants, private parties, corporate events, etc.). RECORDINGS as leader (Consilience Productions label) 2009 Biophilia 2005 Awake 2003 Consilience 2001 Live@147 page 2

SELECTED REVIEWS 2010 Biophilia - JazzTimes, by Bill Milkowski - JazzChicago.net, by Brad Walseth - Jazz Inside Magazine, by Matt Marshall - JazzWax, by Marc Myers - AllAboutJazz, by Karla Cornejo - New York Culture Examiner, by Layla Macoran 2007 Awake - Philadelphia Daily News, by Shaun Brady - Cadence Magazine, by Michael Rosenstein - AllAboutJazz, by Mark Turner - eJazzNews, by Ed Blanco - Jazz Improv Magazine, by Dave Miele

2004 Consilience - AllAboutJazz, by MarkTurner - Cadence Magazine, by Scott Yanow - Philadelphia City Paper, by Shaun Brady - The Villager, by Lee Metcalf - Jazz Review, by Sheldon Nunn SELECTED PERFORMANCES 1996-present Jazz clubs in New York City area - Blue Note - Birdland - Smalls - - Jazz Gallery - Cornelia Street Café -Knitting Factory - 55 Bar - Cecil’s Appearances outside of New York City area - Washington DC (Twins Jazz Club & Alley) - San Francisco (Pearl’s) - (Scullers) - Philadelphia (Chris’ Jazz Café’) - Chicago (Green Mill) - Toronto (Rex Hotel) - Baltimore (An die Musik) - various European tours (Switzerland, England, Germany) - various jazz festivals (Cape May Jazz Festival, DC Jazz Festival) With other musicians - Grover Washington, Jr. - Clarke Terry - Dakota Staton - James Williams - - , Jr. - Jamil Nasser - Ron McClure - Bob Mintzer - - Peter Bernstein - Terell Stafford - Eric Alexander - David Hazeltine - Joel Frahm - Dena DeRose - Vincent Herring - Candido Camero

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 2006-present Grammy Academy, BMI, Chamber Music America