Hi all
Here is some info about my band and what we have been doing over the years.
Our new CD can be bought through this link. We have some vinyl as well.
Please have a listen and send any feedback.
https://theviewfrommadeleinescouch.bandcamp.com/releases
Cheers . Kym
Bach Minuet in C Minor by J. S. Bach – practicing this classical piece for the purpose of dampening. These kinds of pieces are quite easy on the piano but definitely pose a challenge for the vibist in trying to maintain clarity of the lines with the counterpoint. I used this piece and other similar classical pieces from the piano, guitar and violin classical repertoire for my upcoming book on pedaling and dampening. The link to download the music is in the video description.
I first heard of Manu Dibango when AM radio was playing his hit "Soul Makossa" around 1974, and I knew of him as an Afrobeat singer and sax player. I had no idea he played mallets until I saw a video concert around 1999 on the BET on Jazz channel. I discovered this on YouTube yesterday of this great Afrobeat arrangement of a song we all know (I won't let the cat out of the bag), and notice how the arrangement is built around the marimba.
One of my favorite songs - "Young and Foolish". My student and I were working on this for solo vibraphone playing and voicings. Here's a little sample of what we were working on. Fun stuff.
I've been working on solo vibraphone most lately and I had to record this for a competition, so I thought I would post it! Criticism?
"Body & Soul" - the last video of my sabbatical project which was the application of improvisational concepts along with solo vibraphone playing techniques. This was the focus of the break along with the work on two book projects (solo vibraphone playing and dampening/pedaling). It's been a nice break but I'm looking forward to getting back to Berklee for the Spring semester.
This wonderful, quirky tune by Earl Zindars has been a favorite of mine for over 50 years. I used to jam on this tune in the 70's and perform it with bassist Harvie S. Although I'd been playing it off and on I never was satisfied with my solo versions so I started working on it again about 3 days ago and finally, after 2 day of recording it, I came up with a version which I feel is moderately acceptable. It's hard not to try to sound like Bill Evans, who made the tune famous. I think there's quite a bit of me in this take. So, here goes.
Morgan is a Philly based vibe player. She's from Rochester. She is a great vibe player and an amazing musician with unbelievable ears. Here are some of her transcriptions.
Arioso by J. S. Bach - from the F Minor Concerto. Inspired by Alfred Cortot's sublime interpretation of this beautiful melody from Bach. The music from Cortot's interpretation (with my added chord changes) can be viewed and downloaded via the link in the video description.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2020!
Ed
