Vinson Valega is a jazz musician and composer who resides in New York City. He was born in Silver Spring, MD, on March 12, 1965. He was raised outside of Washington, DC in Olney, MD. Vinson is also involved in environmental issues and progressive activism. Inspired by the concept of Consilience that was first developed by the socio-biologist, Edward O. Wilson, he is stimulating a "dialogue BEYOND music" at his non-profit, artist-run production company, "Consilience Productions". He has been married since 1998 to artist, Sharon Louden.