John Daly makes the whole Ireland workshop happen! I am so grateful for him for all of his support, and I know all the other players involved in the workshop are as well. John is a dynamo of energy, I can't believe how he just keeps going!

He's the best! Here he is warming up with a blues.

When John wanted to learn improv he realized there were no classes in Limerick.... so..... John started a class and it's been going for over 2 years now. John is amazing!

Doug is an up and coming percussion from the U of Cincinnati. He's a musical cat and he's getting into jazz!

Jordi is from the Canary Islands and is a great Latin percussionist. He was out playing congas with local groups here in Ireland the second night he was here!

He's getting into the vibes now and has a great feel. I dug his Stefan Harris mallets and just ordered a set from Steve Weiss!

I seem to get all the hard math questions and then I just give up.

I think Norbert has great chops! He's a classical musician crossing over into the jazz world. I think he's doing a good job! I dig his hands!

Check Out Javier! (Ireland 2011 Workshop)

Check out Javier from Spain. He's a classical percussionist that has started studying vibes. He studies with Arturo Serra. Arturo must be a great teacher! I think Javier plays really good.

I had him play just drums and vibes. Check it out. I think he sounds great!

Hi all,

Here's some ideas for chord substitutions for the TOTM, Autumn Leaves. My apologies, but I'm getting over a cold, so please excuse the Johnny Hartman voice, haha! And also, apologies for my damn pedal!

Behn

We are having fun and learning a lot here in Limerick Ireland! Meet the guys!

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I just got in contact with LA latin vibist Bob DeSena. He just joined the site: welcome Bob!!!

What first caught my attention was the pictures of his vibes. I thought: OMG!!! What the hell is this monster vibes??!! That's the most customed instrument I ever saw!! How can that guy play such a weird stuff? Why did he put those "Monster Truck" wheels on it?!! What are those mics above the k&k bar? Hey, but is he not cool and having fun?! I'll let him answer for me all those questions! (Bob?)

This is a warm up MJQ tune we played during our sound check for our first gig with Tony, The quality is not bad, its a mix direct from the desk, pity is the gig was a great gig but the Bass died on the recording for the whole set except for half of the first tune. Hope you enjoy it.

Band
Tony Miceli Vibes
Phil Ware Piano
Dan Bodwell Bass
John Daly Drums