Vega – Andaluza (1978 Prog Folk • Spain)Full Album

Vega was the name of a jazz-rock and Andalusian rock band from Madrid, active between 1977 and 1982. It was led by guitarist Tomás Vega—originally from Extremadura—who had previously worked with Pedro Ruy-Blas on recordings made prior to the formation of the group Dolores. Their debut LP, titled *Andaluza*, was recorded in 1977 but released a year later; it featured Arab-influenced cover art and music based on works by Albéniz and Granados, with Enrique Carmona playing flamenco guitar. The album was well-received by critics,[1] leading to the release of their second album, *Jara*, the following year (1979); this record leaned much closer to the sound of the Seville-based group Guadalquivir. In addition to Tomás Vega, the album featured Jorge Silvester (alto sax), Fernando Bravo (flute), Luis Fornés (piano), Miguel Ángel Chastang (double bass), and Rubem Dantas and César Berti (percussion), giving it a much more jazz-oriented feel with clear echoes of the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Their third LP marked a clear departure from Andalusian rock, embracing Caribbean influences and the style of bands like Santana, and—for the first time—incorporating vocals, including those of Pablo Abraira. The album's poor reception precipitated the band's breakup. Tracks: 01. Triana (Isaac Albéniz) -00:00 02. Zona Rosa - 04:04 03. Origen - 09:58 04. Arco Iris (Tomás Vega) - 15:08 05. Andaluza - 18:38 06. Lamentos - 24:11 Personnel: - Tomás Vega - guitars - Guty López - bass - Larry Martin - drums - Rafael Guillermo - piano, organ, mini-Moog - Pedro Ample - percussion - Enrique Carmona - Spanish guitar + - Julián Llinás - string arrangements