Les Blachut reminded me of Red's b-day March 31st. I searched and found this video of him from 1982. The man is not too young, but I love his relaxed playing, youth in his eyes and attitude, and visible fun on his face!
But jeez... though…
I love this. This reminds me of David's duo with the sax player. To me it shows that if you can play lines you can play in any situation and make music.
Getting a little practice time in today at home while on a semester break from Berklee. Here are a few choruses of I'm Old Fashioned by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer. I learned this tune playing with trumpeter Herb Pomeroy and clarinetist/…
This was from a while ago, but I wanted to share it since we are talking about solo playing. I tried to cop the Miceli style of solo vibes, which is much different than the Burton or Friedman styles. Ed Saindon has a style that is more…
This étude was a challenge for me in regards to accuracy, clarity and trying to be as musical as possible. Although we always could do better – I'm happy with some of the phrases and having a great time wood shedding again! I thank Tony…
Crazy amount of snow here today and it's still coming down now since yesterday. At home shoveling and practicing today. Thought this old clip from my PASIC 2006 Austin clinic would be appropriate. :)
Here's a clip from circa late 90s of a gig at a local jazz club featuring the late clarinetist Dick Johnson. Marshall Wood is on bass and Les Harris Jr. is on drums.
Marshall and Les can really lay down a beautiful and solid groove. I had…
This is not vibes, but man, it's amazing music!
Louis Winsberg is a great French guitarist. I met him as he worked with my vibist friend Norbert Lucarain, and I already talked on the site about him and his great contribution to the world…
Guys, here's a clip from a Vic Firth videotaping that took place in the mallet room at Berklee. I'm using an old Pro from the 70s. Looks really beat up but sounds great. My favorite instrument in the school.
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