I was logged in the site this morning and I was just amazed of how much information is up now. There are so many things to work on that is just overwhelming.
I'll be playing with Gina and her group this Sunday.
My mentor and buddy Steve Giordano sent me this. I was watching it and I wanted to show this to you guys.
I learned more about the vibraphone from Steve than from anyone else including any vibe player. This is truly how I want to play the vibes. Whether I got it or not, this is what I'm going after. That's why I say this instrument is like a guitar or trumpet to me.
Just listen to him play and think about the sound on the vibes, the concept etc. It fits perfectly doesn't it?
I'm going to do an internet duo with him the end of March.
Wow, people are getting involved. That's so cool. I love it. Keep going!
I'm making a solo vibes piece out of Joe's Sword of Whispers. I think I'll video it Tomorrow and post it. Then I'll write it out and make it available for anyone who wants to check it out.
Also doing a video duet of one of my tunes. Using the green screen.
Dave Samuels' Caribbean Jazz Project will appear at Sculler's Jazz Club http://www.scullersjazz.com on Thursday, February 18, 2009 at 8PM.
Here's Joe Locke Playing 'Sword of Whispers'.
Go here to download the sheet music: http://joelocke.com/shop/index.htm
A totally beautiful solo by Joe! This is from his tune Sword of Whispers. The sheet music can be found on Joe's site.
This is an amazing improvisation by master marimbist Keiko Abe. Unfortunately is not the entire performance but you can get an idea. She has mastered the 6 mallet technique. If you look carefully she is not only playing block chords, she is also playing lines alternating the sticks and opening and closing intervals within the 3 sticks. She is using the traditional grip. Also the improv is based on one of her compositions called: "Itsuki Fantasy"
She is amazing!!!
