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toddc
Content type: Blog entry
When I was a young kid I used to listen to Buddy Riches LPs awake and asleep so I could capture everything he does and the other players too. I could literally sing every solo on my favorite albums. Even today I will often put a song or…
14 years 9 months ago - 10 comments
Klaun Stance Sample by Charlie Parker
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
Years ago I saw somebody do a report on Charlie Parker solo and they stripped down all the ornaments of the solo. I could never find the report since then, I think I saw it in a magazine but I would always look at Parker solos and…
14 years 9 months ago - 4 comments
One Creative Cat
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
Todd Isler posted this over at www.worlddrumworkshop.com.
14 years 9 months ago - 4 comments
Burton Lick by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
14 years 9 months ago - 3 comments
Like Someone In Love by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
I gave myself the Coffee Shop Test tonight. That is I'm playing solo in a coffee shop what would I play. Here's what I did. I like coffee shops because if you play in them they're very low key. No one is walking expecting anything heavy. I…
14 years 9 months ago - 11 comments
comping and Soloing Abstract Lesson by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
So this was kind of a difficult lesson to create because it basically happens when I'm doing a one-on-one lesson. In the lesson we talk about something like comping, or soloing, work time, or whatever. Then usually I come up with some…
14 years 2 months ago - 5 comments
Mike Pinto & Angelo J. Vaglio meet for the first time
Anonymous
Content type: Event
Last Friday night, Mike Pinto visited me at thr restaurant that I gig in on weekends and after he introduced himself, I "gave him hell" for not getting there sooner. All that will say is, "we WOW'd the patrons" jamming the tunes selected.…
13 years 6 months ago - 12 comments
Melodic Tonic and Harmonic Tonic
tonymiceli
Content type: Story
Went to a Stefon Harris Masterclass at Temple University tonight. Stefon is a very inspiring cat! I love his playing and his vibe. He has a lot of soul. I admire guys who might think with their head but they play with their heart, and that…
14 years 9 months ago - 13 comments
Harmonic and Melodic Tonics by tony miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
Here is a lesson on harmonic and melodic tonics. I never knew this by these terms, however, thanks to Stephan Harris I now do. It sounds to me like guys like Michael Brecher and Bob Mintzer do this sort of thing a lot. Microphone off
14 years 2 months ago - 7 comments
Thanking Marie-Noelle for her eager attitude in keeping everyone abord the "latest"!
Anonymous
Content type: Story
From: Angelo j. Vaglio Thanks to Tony Miceli, I joined the VW and am starting to become acquainted with the make-up of the fine organiztaion, plus, communicating with many members to discuss many subjects of concern to all vibists. Also, I…
14 years 9 months ago - 1 comments
Marjorie Hyams – The first Lady-Vibist!
Marie-Noëlle
Content type: Blog entry
Upon Gary Burton's suggestion, this is the first female vibist review! :o) The biography of Marjorie Hyams is quite short. She was born in 1923 and as said Scott Yanow "if [she] had not retired prematurely, she would be much better-known…
14 years 9 months ago - 12 comments
News from Philippe Briand
Marie-Noëlle
Content type: Info
Guys, I just got a mail today from Philippe Briand. For those who don't know him yet "Philippe" is a first hour subscriber and among our dear "young veterans". After decades of great jazz drum playing with the greatest, he started vibes…
4 years ago - 8 comments
Garden Party with Dave Pike (Video)
tonymiceli
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Check out Dave Pike at a Garden Party in Germany. John Keened found this one. He sounds great I think.
13 years 7 months ago - 9 comments
John Lewis
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
For me John Lewis was one of those pianists whom sometimes I thought, man can this guy play or not. His minimalist approach is a little confusing sometimes for me. But, check him out playing Django here. Beautiful harmonies and some of…
14 years 9 months ago - 7 comments
Happy Birthday DANA!!!
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
It's Dana's Birthday! Besides being a great player Dana has incredible energy and is a real team player. I love having him on the site!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANA!!
14 years 9 months ago - 4 comments
4-mallet warmup exercise
tedwolff
Content type: Video Upload
This is an effective 4 mallet exercise that I’ve been using for years. I do the exercise at the beginning of my practice time and often before a gig or concert. I think it helps to condition your hands and fingers by building some strength…
14 years 9 months ago - 3 comments
Sunshine of Your Love (Germany) by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
Rockin' Out with Ron Von Strattum on drums.
14 years 9 months ago - 3 comments
Looking East (Germany) by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
I stumbled on this! Probably at least 10 years old. This is a group I had with Christoph Eidens. Christoph died a few years back. I'm playing Marimba! Maybe that's the last time I played it!! It's been a LONG time! It's My tune. I'll…
14 years 9 months ago - 2 comments
The Timer
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I'm big on getting my time together. I have very little of it now and I must use it wisely. I need to practice 2 hours a day minimum, or I'd rather donate my body to science and spare a few bunnies what they have to go through. I can't…
14 years 9 months ago - 2 comments
Vibesworkshop on iPhone (webapp) now available
tpvibes
Content type: Blog entry
Hi All, I've done a webapp for the iPhone that shows the videos that have been posted here. Point Safari at http://vibes.phelan-4.com/roku/iphone.php to view it. This gives us four ways now to see the videos on the site (as of this…
14 years 9 months ago - 7 comments
Bobby Hutcherson / Joe Locke "Homage to Milt Jackson" - Mr. PC
DanaSud
Content type: Video Embed
Listen to the masters! Bobby and Joe do some great stair climbing patterns here!
14 years 9 months ago - 5 comments
An Interesting Scale - Part 2
behng
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14 years 9 months ago - 1 comments
Force of Four - Drum solo !
DanaSud
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14 years 9 months ago - 2 comments
MJQ - Echoes
DanaSud
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14 years 9 months ago - 1 comments
Mike Balter custom mallets
toddc
Content type: Images
I came home from work this evening and was surprised to find my new Mike Balter custom Mallets had been delivered. It was amazing how fast it was from request to delivery. These are Tony Miceli signature mallets and the Mike Balter R23's…
14 years 9 months ago - 1 comments
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