Hi all,
I am thinking about/planning my December/holiday radio show ("Good Vibes")
and am looking for jazz with vibes appropriate to the Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa season. Any ideas? I've got a few, looking for more. This program will air on December 5th, 2010.

I know this is very early for a program in December. It takes time to gather, research, listen to CDs (several times), and then decide what to play. I am also working on several shows at once (Sept, Oct, Nov too). Since I tape a few weeks early, there is less time than you might think!

Good Vibes

Listen to Ludvig, you'll hear that he's been checking bebop and the language!!

Everybody knows Norbert!!!

Antonio is a timpanist from spain who is working on his vibe playing. To me he has a solid foundation, as I think you'll hear. It was great to work with him!

I think it's good for you guys to check all these players out from around the world, don't you think?

Part 2 of the Ireland workshop. I have a fantastic group of adult musician. I'm amazed at the level of musicianship here. I think they must have a great music program in the schools here, because of the musicianship. I also have a couple of classical pianists with phenomenal ears! It's great to work with just a bunch of vibe players, and then switch over to a general group of musicians. Focusing on the vibes.

The other thing is the vibesworkshop was all guys. So we got a little rough and tough with the words, but a coed workshop I have to be on my toes and be respectful!

Guys,

Nick Mancini is my latest Face Book friend. I came across this recent video of him and just went: wow!!! That guy can swing!!

Enjoy,

- M

On my way to work this morning this tune came up on my iPod. I hadn't heard it in a while and it blew me away again just like the first time -- I had to listen to it again (and again, 5 times total I think :-)). This was from a thing Tony got started a few years ago where he, Ed and Piper would do a "quick and dirty" recording of the same tune. I hope Ed doesn't mind me reposting it.

I found this video on Ed Mann's Facebook page this morning of a performance by the CalArts Percussion Ensemble. Nice piece and performance. Click here for the video.

Tom P.

I set this instrument up today and it hit me. It's a Premiere. Here's a photo of the instrument: http://www.vibesworkshop.com/node/4295/

This is easier to set up than the M55. It sounds great and is a little smaller. That means it will fit in a smaller car. I bet it would even fit in a cooper. I just realized that I would love to have this instrument. And the cases are beautiful. I'm looking into them and will pass the news on!

What we really do at vibe hangs!