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Vinnie Colaiuta Tribute - Ya Gotta Try | Live at Berklee Commencement Concert 2026
In the presence of esteemed honorary doctorate recipient Vinnie Colaiuta, graduating drummer Yukai Yang performs Sammy Nestico's "Ya Gotta Try" at the Berklee Commencement Concert in Agganis Arena. This performance pays homage to Colaiuta's iconic 1989 rendition of the piece with The Buddy Rich Big Band at The Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concert, honoring legendary jazz drummer Buddy Rich and the band's celebrated 1977 recording of the piece. Colaiuta's landmark drum performance has inspired