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Red Norvo - Jazz Profile

James 4 April 2009

Since Gary has been posting about Red, I thought I'd add this podcast. It was done by National Public Radio and they have about fifty other similar podcasts about jazz artists available for free download from their website (www.npr.org). Just search for the program called Jazz Profiles. They're very informative and are a fun listen.

Hope you enjoy.

James

Bill Evans Trio with Larry Bunker

Steve Shapiro 4 April 2009

This is just so good, I had to share it. And with Larry Bunker on drums, who of course was also a great vibist.

I continue to find wonderful historic jazz performances on YouTube. It's an amazing resource in that regard. If you want more, there are a lot of great clips linked as favorites on my page: http://www.youtube.com/VibraphonicMusic

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Tom Beckham Trio at Bar Next Door Sat 4/4/2009

tombeckham 4 April 2009
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The Tom Beckham Trio will be performing at NYC's The Bar Next Door
Saturday April 4th, 2009 7pm-10pm
with:
Matt Pavolka - bass, Tommy Crane - drums

129 MacDougal St New York, NY 10012
Tel: (212) 529-5945
http://lalanternacaffe.com/

If any mallet players are around the nyc area tomorrow night, please stop by and have a glass of vino and check the music out. I'll give a free CD to any vibe player that shows up. If you stay long enough you can check out Lage Lund's trio afterward.

Tony Miceli & Sy Platt by Swingin' Marimba

tonymiceli 3 April 2009

Sy is a Philadelphia trumpet player. He also ran a music program at a local college and has player all around for years. For some strange reason he, like Marie fell in love with the vibes and he bought a set and takes lessons with me.

I put him on the Mallet Kat today and I played vibes. His musicianship is great he's only held back by his chops which are getting better and better.

We were talking about moving the vibes around and I showed him the Mallet Kat. The new model is extremely light!

Here's our version of Black Orpheus

All Things You Are - Full Band by Tony Miceli - Etude Based On Chords

tonymiceli 2 April 2009

Here's another etude based on the chords from the tune 'All the Things You Are'. First chorus are chords with alterations, 2nd and 3rd are single line improv.

I have the pdf, and a track with only bass and drums. The drums are just a loop I threw in. If people don't dig the drums, I'll make a track with just bass.

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