I'm always looking for video or audio of Joel Ross but it seems hard to dig stuff up on him. I just want to check him out as he's a young up and coming vibe player who's on the scene. The stuff I've heard sounds great!

I found this album (not under his name). Just started listening to it and thought I'd pass it along.
Here's a link to the article.

http://www.jazzcorner.com/news/display.php?news=8330

Mike Dillon is a pretty 'colorful' vibe player in our little world.

He's def someone using the vibes in an unusual context.

Here's an article with video:
http://www.musicfestnews.com/2017/11/14/the-vibraphone-destroyer-is-bac…

I always listen to other instruments play solo. It teaches you how to accompany yourself. The different ways. Our model is usually the piano which I think is not the best model for us. I like the guitar especially. That being said, it's also great to listen to piano players play and accompany themselves.

Oleo in B Flat (with guide tones in the bridge), Blues in the Closet in F, B flat, E flat, and G major.

Exploring on this classic song using voicings from my new book "Voicing Concepts for the Jazz Vibist" now available from Amazon.

The book addresses a variety of voicing concepts as applied to the II-7 V7 I Maj progression as well as standards including Autumn Leaves, Green Dolphin Street, Stella By Starlight. Also included, chord melodies to You Are Too Beautiful and But Beautiful.

Gary answers the question why retire now?

Practicing with lines on Giant Steps.