Probably one of the best things about our instrument is that, when all hell is breaking loose around us, we can retreat to an instrument that is capable of playing very peaceful and soothing tones. It's one of those nights over here and this is one of my mother in law's favorite Christmas tunes, "Mary's Boy Child" by Harry Belafonte.

Thought I'd share it. Been working on some new recording technique for very soft playing as well.

Hi Everyone,

This is the first part in my phrasing series, where I'll hit my main thoughts on dampening, pedaling, sticking, and articulation. This video is on sticking.

I'm finding all these ways to work out with Ireal Pro. And you know it, it's fun and it's cool. Not like a real band however.....

This is way hipper than using a metronome.

We were talking about this solo in the Vibe Coffee house (meets on Sundays).

Mike Mainieri transcribed this when he was a kid.