This is a really first-rate section of a Manu Dibango concert where Manu introduces alto saxophonist Moreira Chonguica beginning at 30 minutes into the concert. Manu (from Camaroon) was one of the first internationally-known musicians to…
Does anybody knows witch mallet play Bobby Hutcherson nowadays? I really love the round sound they have.
He used to play the violet Musser mallet but I sow he has some new mallets.
Happy Mini Concert Day! I usually do several takes when I record solo pieces but I tried my best to treat this as a real concert - here's my take 2 on Stablemates and Have You Met Miss Jones.
We were talking about this during the hang this weekend. It’s something we all do to one degree or another.
Here’s the thing though: Hearing our mistakes is our super power. It’s the strength of our ears that eventually makes us better…
Welp-- tried a few takes of piano on the Malletkat and then threw on some bass and vibes.
Not happy with it-- but got to test out a two cam workflow. Resolve is pretty slow on my computer..
Might switch to something less frustrating.
Didn…
This is the arrangement I did of "My Ideal" that I played for my mini-concert, which I have continued working on.
I know it's not exactly improvising, but I really enjoy writing solo vibes arrangements. It's like writing for a band that I…
Some ideas for things to do while we are all huddled up in our homes because of the Corona Virus. It's also for after all this is over as well. It's using Play alongs and Playlists to keep tunes in your head!
Theme from "Cinema Paradiso" by the great Italian composer Ennio Morricone. Thinking of everyone in Italy. This is a little clip for all of my vibraphone friends and colleagues there. Hoping things get better soon. Best wishes for everyone…
I found this old TV series called Frankly Jazz with host Frank Evans, and it appears to be late fifties or early sixties. Paul Horn was a Hollywood studio player during that time following a stint in the Chico Hamilton Quintet, and his…
For my mini concert I played three Acadian pieces from Prince Edward Island, Canada. I was so tempted to re-do this after flubbing some parts I usually play really well, but I treated it like a concert and played it just once.
Repertoire…
I've always enjoyed the manner that Lynn Blessing used the vibes as part of Al Jarreau's band back in 1977-78. But I couldn't find a YouTube example where I could watch them perform - until today.
Lynn was a known vibes and keyboard…
This camera rocks. For real-- if you're moving into a basic cam upgrade like I am it's a great option. I ordered a dummy battery for it because it can't be used while charging. Flip up screen, clean HDMI out for streaming etc. etc.
Again…
