Here's a photo and a note that harry Sent me. (Tony Miceli)
Hi Tony! Here's a recent photo showing my very comfortable solo restaurant set up.
4 octave malletKat, set at normal height.
roc/soc seat, set high (with extension),…
I got inspired by some of the great stories on this site, and have a couple of interesting session & gig experiences that have come to mind. I haven't been sure where to post these yet, but one could definitely go here...under…
We hopped around the country today.
At my house was 5 vibe players. Me, Randy Sutin, Michael Caine, Sy Platt and Barry K.
Also Mark P on bass and Charlie Paterno on drums.
Was went up to Boston and listened to Mario Diciuttis play some…
Behind the title, comes a version of Beirut from Steps Ahead, in a 2008 Line-up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJssZLXW5dg
I really love the hardcore (?) version of the head, I really dig the attitude and sound of the guitarist ;-) (I saw…
here is another FANTASTIC video of Gary Burton and Chick Corea, playing La Fiesta in Marciac.
Marciac is a town in the south west of France, there is over there a great Jazz Festival.
check it out, and book your holidays ;-) the food is…
Here is my rendition of Tony's arrangement of Ed Saindon's beautiful tune, Life's Blessing.
I am still working on it, but if I waited until it was perfect, it would never get posted. I think I played it over 100 times and here is my best…
Man check out the playing on this demo. Listen to David play the first piece. The playing is absolutely incredible. The second piece is pretty spectacular as well.
Life's Blessing - Ed Saindon and Friends at Berklee College of Music
My thanks to Tony for adding some of these recent YouTube clips to The Vibe Workshop. This video is from a recent Berklee concert on October 27th featuring Berklee…
AFter reading the amazing life stories, here is a highlight gig story of mine
i was playing vibes with a group based in Eugene oregon called, jupiter hollow. very fun group of characters. i would describe there music as afro cuban…
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I talked with Mario today from Alternate Mode and we want to do the next vibe hang on March 22 at 4:30.
Any ideas? Participants? you can even video a performance and we can show it then. the thing…
We've been studying Ed Saindons tune 'Life's Blessing' for a few weeks now. Here's a simple chord melody arrangement of the tune to check out. (It's attached below)
I've left it very simple, you can add some rhythm where needed as well as…
Joe Locke is Crazy!
Joe's birthday is this Wed. March 18th.
Let's all wish him a happy birthday!
I met Joe last August and he quickly became a best friend of mine. What a great player and great person. I've learned so much from him. From…
