This is a very cool piece that Chick Corea wrote for Gary Burton and pianist Karill Gerstein a pianist.
Here's the email from Gary talking about his recording:
In Pt. 8, you’ll play through the entire form of Antônio Carlos Jobim’s Wave, applying developed comping ideas across all sections. The lesson focuses on maintaining time, dynamic control, and feel throughout the tune—especially as the bridge opens up and invites a more legato approach.
What do you guys think? This is what I think and how i approach all this for better or worse!!!!
I mention the Gary Burton Coffee Hang in this lesson. Here's the link to it.
https://www.vibesworkshop.com/video-embed/gary-burton-june-coffee-hang/tonymiceli/060125
Here's my version of Waltz New - a contrafact of Someday My Prince Will Come
I am on the cd label Steeplechase now and I have become buddies with the owner.
We are having amazing talks about his recordings that go back to 1972. Lately it's been of Walt Dickerson. He sent me this picture of Walt from his solo recording on Steeplechase from 1977.
There is also a duo album with Sunra. Nils told me Sunra wore headphones and listened to a ball game whiler they recorded the duo. That's crazy but then he was!
We had a Sunday coffee hang with Gary Burton which was so great! He is so full of knowledge and in many ways the best vibe player ever.
He talked about playing solo and the need to play chords and melodies. He has a very pianist approach to the instrument. And IMHO no one has ever played it better.
This lesson introduces a new variation, a more syncopated approach to bossa nova comping over the A section of Wave. Designed to deepen rhythmic phrasing and hand independence, this variation more closely simulates the natural, flowing feel of authentic bossa guitar patterns—adapted for vibraphone.
We had a great session!
In this lesson, we expand on the rhythmic comping vocabulary introduced in Pt. 5 by applying Variation #4 to the entire A section of Jobim’s “Wave.” This segment combines voice leading and rhythmic consistency, helping develop both harmonic awareness and a deeper connection to groove within the bossa nova style.
I have been using these cases for many many years now and I love them. My new ones are coming soon and they are red!
I grew up buying Steeplechase records, Dextor Gordon, Jackie Mclean, Walt Dickerson and many others. Nils told me they have over 1,200 cds out.
The cd comes out June 20th and it's Me, Paul Bollenback, Lee Smith and Byron Landham. I think it's a pretty good cd. Check it out if you can.
