This is to go along with Dana's Video. See above for the link to the video.
This question was just asked by Ed Saindon on a post today… well I have news!
Yes, Joe is less on the site than he used to be, but who doesn’t know about his crazy life and agenda? On his itinerary, we can see he will be touring in Europe in July, but I’m sure he’s just very busy with all kinds of terrific projects (which I have no ideas about!). :o)
But there is a great news about him: yesterday evening, he won for the second time the prestigious JJA Jazz Award as Mallet Player of the Year!
Here’s a track from Key Play (2004) which featured Kenny Werner on piano and me on vibes. The track is Jitterbug Waltz by Thomas “Fats” Waller. It’s a great tune and a lot of fun to play on. We played it in Db although it’s played quite often in Eb. Dana is planning on transcribing the solo for a future article in Percussive Arts Society’s magazine Percussive Notes.
Sorry Emilie, I couldn't resist! :o)
Emilie just posted this vid on myspace. The sound of recording is not perfect, but... wow, I love her playing and dedication! And she's just not even 22!
What do you guys think?
MN
So, this is my first blog entry and I just wanted to let you guys know how much I appreciate this site. I have learned a lot from this site since I joined not too long ago. What a great Atmosphere!
Alright so I'll get to the point. Earlier I posted a few videos of myself playing some 2 mallet stuff working on lines and such and I got lots of great critique and pointers. One specifically was to ALWAYS use 4 mallets (If you want to be good at 4 mallets that is). I took that advice and now any time that I play I am holding 4.
One of my most favorite blues. bluesis blues' Whatever.
Just knowing Ornette wrote the tune, puts my head in a different vibe. Maybe it doesn't quite come out different but inside it is.
This is the practice session that got me into the etude listed above next to 'Check This Out'. I think when I practice sometimes I'm practicing who I want to be when I grow up. There's a type of musician I want to be. Now whether I am that type of musician or not is irrelevant when I'm practicing, it's just what i'm striving for.
Hi,
I am looking to buy a Musser Vibraphone. M-55 or newer model One-Niter. Graduated bars are a must and a motor would be great, but not required. My budget is around $2500. Please help me out. Thank you,
-Grant
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