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Here's a "jam session"! version of Groovin' High with a long intro. I like the roughness and experimental quality of the take. We didn't discuss the transition from the intro to the head, or much else. (Maybe it sounds like that!)
9 years ago - 6 comments
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Hi All, Just as I was finished recording September's show, news came that we lost our eloquent, our fine Bobby Hutcherson. There's still so much of his work that I haven't even touched yet, albums I still need to get. I'll do a dedication…
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I am learning a ton making lessons of these bebop tunes. It's so great for me. I learn and my playing gets better. If you're a hard worker I'm sure you are also learning a ton during these 7 weeks. Tell me what you're learning.
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Hey Guys Some sad news. Bobby Hutcherson dies last night. He will be missed terribly by the jazz world and especially us her at vibesworkshop. So any Bobby stories out there? What's your favorite Bobby cd? RIP Bobby!
9 years ago - 4 comments
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Check out my friend Steve Khan's tribute to Bobby. Beautiful. http://www.stevekhan.com/tributes.htm
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Here are my groovin High Lessons. I've posted the main audio which contains Groovin High Melody and a Chord Study (2 separate pdfs) Then you a quarter note solo (no audio) and a syncopated study in 3rds (pdf and audio). If you're a…
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There's an etude here in here called "Line Etude for First Half." For extra credit, create a 2nd half for it :)
9 years ago - 6 comments
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Hi vibe friends, Just wanted to let you know that I completed a new album, Dare To Be. It is now available for purchase from my website. While the official release date is August 12, I'm making a special offer for early orders on my…
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That was the quote of this article. Jeeeez. Vibraphonist Lugs His Picnic-Table-Sized Instrument Around Chicago http://www.npr.org/2016/08/12/489729621/vibraphonist-lugs-his-picnic-ta… His time is really good. I actually think he does a…
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He is 84 years old at the time this video was recorded.... !
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Hi Guys this month i'm going to do a really basic lesson for those of you who still have problem playing chords on the vibes, and understanding how to use extensions/alteration properly (9,11,13). As usual feel free to contact me…
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I know I'm early, but here's a practice tape of Tricotism.
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I've been listening to the great pianist Art Tatum for the past few weeks while commuting to Boston to teach at Berklee. I hadn't listened to Tatum for quite awhile. I listened to all of the tracks from the Solo Masterpieces. Still…
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A must see for all vibe players!
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Peace - a beautiful ballad by pianist Horace Silver
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Scrapple is cool tune mainly because it's a variation of rhythm changes. Instead of I VI II V for the first 4 bars, it's ii V and then the rest of rhythm changes. Here are my assignments. 2 line studies and two chord studies. Do one of…
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aloha .. sharing his amazing night of music with you all .. over the last couple months I've been working with the great percussionist from spyro gyra Gerardo Velez .. he invited me to be featured on his 2nd night at the blue note in…
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