Tommy Vig – 1978 (1978/2011) Essential Media Group

An internationally recognized child prodigy by the age of 6, Hungarian drummer/percussionist Tommy Vig grew to become one of the premier European jazz players. In the late 1950’s he migrated to New York and became a much in demand percussionist, over the years performing with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Tony Curtis, the Miles Davis-Gil Evans big band, Woody Allen, Diana Ross, and The Carpenters, to name a few. Vig is also the percussionist on all the Rod Stewart albums. Presented here is Vig’s classic 1978 recording simply titled “1978,” featuring Tommy Vig on vibes with Don Ellis (trumpet); Milcho Leviev (piano); Ed Green (drums) and Abraham Laboriel (bass). All selections newly remastered.