Vibraphone

Born on this day in 1943, our living legend, Gary Burton.

I had the great opportunity of attending a clinic by Gary way back in my college days at Indiana State Univ. I can still remember the clinic and the evening concert that came with. A great day of wisdom and inspiration that has lasted a lifetime!

Still working on and applying the wisdom imparted. Thanks to all that you've done for so many players on all instruments not just the vibraphone.

Happy Birthday!

Here's part 1 of the harmony for our TOTM, "How Deep Is The Ocean."

Rojo - Bobby Hutcherson - CD Happenings

Bobby Hutcherson
Herbie Hancock
Bob Cranshaw
Joe Chambers

Jan 21 3:53 EST - should be live by 5pm est. uploading to youtube now

Eighty One - Robadors 23 Barcelona

Miguel Villar "Pintxo" (saxo tenor)
Andreu Vilar Juanola (vibráfono)
Juan Pablo Balcazar (contrabajo)
Joe Smith (batería)

I'm Thinking about the group Skype lesson. I want to try it. I was thinking of 3 guys who know the tune by memory. Maybe intermediate to advanced.

I think for the group lessons we should all be at similar levels. especially if it's only 2 or three of us.

You should have an account on Skype set up.

Anyone Interested? Then we can set up a time, but I'm thinking Wednesday January 30th, late afternoon or evening.

For those of you who took the class today, thank you! Me and Behn are really trying to get some stuff going. I've been meeting with Behn and we've been brain storming.

Ok, Your assignment is two parts.

1.Tell us what you liked about the class, and if there's anything you think we could do to make it better.

2. Do one of the following:

• Bass notes and melody to How Deep is the Ocean
• Chord Melody to How Deep is the Ocean

Make sure your time is good, so play this as slow as you need to keep the time. That's very very important.