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Nucleo Vega is an accomplished performer, educator, author, and clinician. A graduate of the University of Maryland's jazz program, his teachers include Mike Shepherd, Steve Fydik, Sean Rickman, Jeff Ballard, Dave Throckmorton and Chuck Redd.
Shortly after graduating college, Nuc was awarded the First Year Educator of the Year award in Howard County, Maryland. He went on to publish his first book at the age of 27, Mel Bay's Understanding Groove for Drumset, which was featured in Modern Drummer, Jazz Times, Drum Magazine, and Drummer Magazine. He currently writes for the drum e-zine Percussion Sessions and has been a guest speaker for Teach for America.
"Harpist April Stace, percussionist Nucleo Vega and bassist Posido Vega play together with uncommon symmetry, infusing their music with both passion and an understated grace, even elegance. Passage contains moments of mirth and playfulness, but also beauty and warmth. "
Bill Binkelman - Wind and Wire KFAI-FM
" It's not only incredibly refreshing to hear the harp collaborating in a genre outside its typical place but to hear such conversation and communication going on between the players, so perfectly blended with the warm and mellow ring of the harp, is exceptional."
CD BABY
“Do you know how crazy we are about Harp 46??!! We played their last cd till it almost fell apart”
Kitty & Creek Norris - KZYX
“I admire the rich , composed and mystic quality of your music...These musicians have something mesmerizing here.”
Andy Blossy - KUAC-FM 'Nightlight'
“Harp 46 is one of the most most enjoyable harp CDs that I have heard in a long time, and it has become my favorite.”
Mary Ann Fricko - Folk Harp Journal
“The first thing you notice about Harp 46 is the unusual musical environment in which they place Stace's Celtic Harp. Posido and Nucleo Vega each bring a tremendous wealth of musical experiences to Harp 46, providing an energetic, yet smooth floor under Stace's melodic, minimalist playing.”
Mike Buchman - Victory Review
“I am very enthusiastic about it and plan to open my show tomorrow night with your music…The harp is strong and holds its own with the others, on an equal basis, the blend is captivating. If any one ever thought of the harp as a quiet instrument this will change their opinion forever!"”
Kitty and Creek, Iridium Radio
"Much of what he discusses is very relevant to groove…."
Drummer Magazine, United Kingdom
"This book offers a thorough analysis of the groove concept in percussion accompaniment…"
Modern Drummer Magazine
"Nucleo Vega show drummers how to achieve a deeper feel and more consistent groove...Understanding Groove for Drum Set is the book to buy-especially if you need a little help getting groovy.
Jazz Times Magazine
