Dave Grusin - Oasis ☆ GRP Live In Session • 1985 [HQ AUDIO]

Live from The Record Plant 1985

DAVE GRUSIN - Keyboards
DAVE VALENTIN - Flute
LEE RITENOUR - Guitar
LARRY WILLIAMS - Saxophone & Keyboards
CARLOS VEGA - Drums
ABRAHAM LABORIEL - Bass

Jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour and pianist Dave Grusin join forces for this session videotaped in 1985, live at the famous Record Plant recording studio in Los Angeles, California. Ritenour and Grusin, who are joined by Larry Williams on sax and keyboards, Carlos Vega on drums, Abraham Laboriel on bass, and Ivan Lins on piano and vocals, perform eight selections in their hour-long set, including "Power Wave," "Rio Funk," "Harlequin," and "St. Elsewhere."

[samdrye]

I never stop loving this even for nearly 40 years. Amazing talent in that room. Sad that Carlos Vega died. Nobody played session drumming like that. What a prodigy. Just watch what he does. Incredible. I've never seen this or heard it before and probably never will in my lifetime with a small kit like that. Jazz time signatures are incredibly difficult as a drummer or any musicians and there are 5 different time signatures in this one.. RIP Carlos V. you certainly deserve it.

[manuger]

I’ve see this video many times as I saw many other videos of very good drummers. But what strikes me the most about Carlos Vega was his accuracy, he took it to another level, filled with many sounds and notes this track is perfect. His drum kit is tuned … man!!! to perfection. The sounds out of those toms are tight and so enjoyable.
I heard this in 1988 when I was handed out a VHS tape for demo and right there I was impressed, I knew I had to play drums. RIP Carlos YOU ARE at the very top in my book.

[fredo]

Carlos Vega’s groove is so sweet & creative. Made it look and sound effortless. RIP

[s.s.paparucha]

me siento privilegiado de haber visto a este genio en México....nunca habrá alguien como el...y además con lee uuuffff!!

[mannygullo]

Magicians playing to reach the heavens - miss Dave Valentin, Carlos Vega, ohhhh What a loss to Jazz Fusion...

[ludwigrxgnex]

It's a crime to not put this song on Spotify.

[elementallobsterx]

One of the best Jazz songs ever. Beautifully simple but laced with chords strong enough to justify Uber complex arpeggios like 3:20🌴

[GeekBoyMN]

Almost 40 years later I'm still loving this! Sad that Carlos and Dave are no longer with us.

[RriverJJ]

Dave Valentin and Carlos Vega rest in peace 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[antoniosmith]

Man! This was my jam back in the day as a drummer! I have the GRP video tape of the whole thing and ALSO recorded it on BET JAZZ Channel, back when BET played all of this good jazz music!!!

[mark_nz]

Never get tired of this music even now.

[keemyunzin]

valentin’s play is so bright and shining. i missed him today

[davidscott]

l love Dave Valentins playing I try to play like him...hope I get there one day

[BB..........]

I've loved this track since my dad picked up the CD shortly after it was released over 30 years ago. Carlos' drum playing is so tight yet almost effortless. I'm honestly surprised I've never blown up any speakers or amplifiers playing this because I've played it LOUD so many times over the years!

[MrDaveaccord]

The late Carlos Vega on drums. Saw him with James Taylor band several times. RIP.

[tommix]

Thanks God for this gem ❤ in hard times makes me love life . Amazing players, Carlos Vega fckn master 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[zappa]

Love Carlos Vega! this entire line up is fantastic!. Those Paiste blue label Formula 602`s sound like sonic bliss

[joecipale]

Dave Grusin only played with people who could play 'tight' with him. This performance showcases the talent that wanted to play alongside him.

[machelopa]

Como soportar la desaparición física de Carlitos Vega y David Valentín. Dos gigantes...que descansen en paz.

[flaviowilner]

Larry Williams, always the hidden magician.