visit my cocktail-vibes channel!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuhxj5oRhQpaeRCXB5oBqA
:-)
Stefan
As some of you guys know, I have been working hard for a number of months on a book of conversations with the great jazz vibraphonists. This will include many of the "big names" you know and love, along with some lesser known artists are also world-class players, and are busy spreading the "good vibes" around the planet. The book is not only going to be a one-of-a-kind collection of conversations celebrating the instrument we love, but also a coffee table-style collector's item, with color portraits and other "goodies."
J’ourvet means Street Party at Carnival and is at the heart of
this recording. From the samba drum intro to the last reggae
tune, you will be transported to your own Caribbean island
with a street party happening just beyond the palms.
J’ourvet is the collaborative effort of steel pan artist Tom
Berich and vibraphonist Thomas Mackay. These musicians pay
homage to their love of Caribbean music, influenced by
musicians like Andy Narell, Dave Samuels, and Mike Mainieri.
This recording breathes new life into Narell’s “Izo’s Mood”
From gig with Mark in Haverhill, MA at a local Asian restaurant.
cocktail-vibes:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuhxj5oRhQpaeRCXB5oBqA
hope you like it!
Hi guys,
visit my "cocktail-vibes"-channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuhxj5oRhQpaeRCXB5oBqA
Best,
Stefan
Nice song by Benny Carter. It starts on the four chord as in "Just Friends". I think it's fun and helpful to think about all of the tunes that start on various chords like the IV chord. Another example would be to call tunes that start on the II7 like "But Not For Me" or "Our Love is Here to Stay". Might make for a fun post. Ed
Clip of Mark and I playing Henry Mancini's great song "The Days of Wine and Roses". Taking after Bill Evans' great version, we play the first half of the tune in F and then modulate to Ab for the 2nd half. I like doing this. It feels like it gives a lift to the tune. Bill does this also with Like Someone in Love. He was a master of playing standards in unusual keys and various modulations.
I love Mark's comment at the end of the clip. Other clips from the gig are up on YT and include All The Things You Are, Darn That Dream, Body and Soul, Topsy and Wave.