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I find it interesting that one person gets credit for something and then as you look deeper into it you find others doing the same thing. You might think the Wright Bros invented the plane and then you look around and find others around the world doing the same thing. In fact sometimes the guy who got there first doesn't get the credit.

When I heard this I thought sounds like Gary Burton. But it's Mike Mainieri. Also for me the next track up was Gary Burton playing General Mojo's Well Laid Plan. Still sounded like Mainieri for a moment then it was obvious it was Gary.

I think this is so well written for the instruments! Some times I hear composed or arranged pieces and think that the composer really doesn't know the instrument.

This is a classical piece. I really think the Anders Kopel understands the instruments. I don't know much about the classical repertoire for the vibes so bare with me. However I thought this was great playing, MEMORIZED(!!!) and composed well.

A classic and lovely ballad by George Gershwin

This is the second video featuring my new leather headed mallets, completely unlike the rattan/ball/yarn designs of the day. Still getting used to the touch and feel of them, but encouraged by the possibilities.

Here's my take on Quasimodo. Still working out some of the kinks...

Here is my take on Quasimodo, warts and all. In spite of its not so easy chord changes (not my first choice for a solo piece) I included one solo chorus before playing the melody, because it ties in with my post from a few days ago (voice leading in chords). The intro is from a Charlie Parker recording with Miles and J.J. Johnson as far as I remember (haven’t checked yet).