This étude was a challenge for me in regards to accuracy, clarity and trying to be as musical as possible. Although we always could do better – I'm happy with some of the phrases and having a great time wood shedding again! I thank Tony…
Crazy amount of snow here today and it's still coming down now since yesterday. At home shoveling and practicing today. Thought this old clip from my PASIC 2006 Austin clinic would be appropriate. :)
Here's a clip from circa late 90s of a gig at a local jazz club featuring the late clarinetist Dick Johnson. Marshall Wood is on bass and Les Harris Jr. is on drums.
Marshall and Les can really lay down a beautiful and solid groove. I had…
This is not vibes, but man, it's amazing music!
Louis Winsberg is a great French guitarist. I met him as he worked with my vibist friend Norbert Lucarain, and I already talked on the site about him and his great contribution to the world…
Guys, here's a clip from a Vic Firth videotaping that took place in the mallet room at Berklee. I'm using an old Pro from the 70s. Looks really beat up but sounds great. My favorite instrument in the school.
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When Love Prevails by David Burge
My father composed this four movement work for vibraphone in 2003. The premier (video above) was done with dance (SanDiego Ballet) but the piece works very well as a solo offering. Each movement has its…
Got in early today at Berklee and found an open practice room for some shedding before teaching. Decided to work on playing lines over Coltrane's classic "Moment's Notice". In this clip I'm focusing on using the inside two mallets with the…
Look what Nadja just posted on Youtube today: another beautiful version of Joe's tune "Sword of Whispers", performed on July 13th at the Royal Academy of Music in London... I love this version as it's played in duet by two friends, on two…
This is a clip from the jazz workshop i presented in Honolulu, Hawaii this February. the youths in the workshop are from a very talented Middle School Percussion ensemble and really soaked up the concepts .. One of the student just…
