Check the link out right above this. I've been having a discussion with Tony F about some things. Here I read the letter and comment on it. In the link under 'Check This Out' you'll fing the written dialogue.

I kept his name anonymous because I wasn't sure he wanted it known. I see though he published our whole conversation, which I think is cool!

Tony and I had an email exchange regarding the "I Should Care" lesson. He asked me to post my feedback during that lesson. We agreed I would post for the group this exchange, so, here it is.

(me)
Tony,

You did a great job! My level of theroy is very basic. I'm working on that. My level of playing in different keys is ah, non-existent. I have to go reeeeaaaallll slow. Ha! My level of playing is pretty basic who am I kidding, hahaha.

I thought I was done learning Christmas tunes until this one popped into my head.

Enjoy.

Barry

http://www.dailymotion.com/playlist/xcinc_gfinger_jimmy-smith/video/x3f…

You'll find more videos on the link.

Check them out!!

This is pretty cool!

Hello everyone.
I guess the words "Chega de saudade" and Gary Burton associated together remind you all a special feeling...
Well how to describe it ?
to me : historical

But unseen...only my imagination to put the Burton image on this amazing solo.

I know Tony said the end of the year make some of us feel down,
but it is Christmas time !
Let the hope be with us, and the partage and...voilà !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qm8yaDvBuA

I have the most amazing phone calls with Joe Locke. We've become great friends. In our last call we got into paying dues a little bit. I'll let Joe talk himself if he wants, but he has paid his dues. I can GUARANTEE you that.

I can't imagine guys like Friedman, Piper and Saindon have not paid them as well. And Big time.

My story doesn't lead to an incredible career, but I have paid my dues. I'm not sure for what, but they're all paid up I'm pretty sure!!! :-)

Here's one of my dues stories: (maybe some of the pros here can follow up with their own)

This is pretty cool! Check out Joe's solo. I was just looking around and this floored me. The thing I also dig is their re-interpretation of the tune. I hear a lot of reinterpretations these days and a lot are so far removed from the original that I personally get a little turned off. It's obvious that Keeser knows the path back to Summertime (IMHO).

David sent me this to post
Wow, this is a LESSON. Check this out. There's a ton here listen to this one over and over. This is cool.
I personally LOVE to play in situations where there is no bass or drums. This would be a dream CD for me.
The playing is phenomenal. The CD will be out soon, I can't wait.

Listen to how it swings. Wow!
--Tony Miceli

Here's one way to make your vibes light...

Add a string of Christmas lights to them!

Enjoy.

Barry