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Gary Burton was one person of 3 - the other 2 being Dave Samuels and Milt Jackson, who inspired me to start playing vibes at age 17. I listened to all of Gary's records way back then and learned the tunes by ear...recently (thanks to VW) I have been watching Gary's videos, and I am even more blown away now than I was as a beginner. Man, what incredible musicality and wailing...I am reinspired by Gary's timeless approach. Thanks Gary!

I was lost on the internet and came across these quotes from Bobby Hutcherson on this website:
http://www.musicweb-international.com/jazz/Hutcherson/

I always enjoy hearing what Bobby's got to say!

Quotes by Bobby Hutcherson

Emilie and I were talking about that Locke/Hutcherson video, and suddenly Goldwing put it on top of the Pile! Funny! :o)

What about the legendary duets Hutcherson/Jackson? We know vids of Milt on the net are very few and tend to disappear. So this is an update of the few duets (so far) on Dailymotion, from Jazz Baltica 99 (one of the very last performances of Bags)… Feat. Pierre Boussaguet (db…French!), plus the legendary Mikey Rocker (dr) and Mike Ledonne (p.)

Philippe,

I read part of your incredible and huge Blog in French. Plus seeing you online and so active since your arrival, I think it'd more than fair if you could let us have your story in one page (not an easy exercice huh?)! :o)

I'd love it see you in the Who is book!

Pleeaaase!!! :o)

MN

Oh man I couldn't resist! I was messing around on a site with cool personalised Tee-Shirts. And I came across this special apron with the name of... you know that character in that soap about a cook... What was is name again?

Here's the link... just a little funny. But click on the reading glass, you'll get the detail of the apron... a bit more funny huh?

http://t-s.fr/contents/detail.php4?MotifId=612&ModelId=28

Hi Gary,

I saw in the Shout Box that you had a tour coming up with the Piazzolla band. I'm a huge fan of Piazzolla and I know you are as well. His music is very deep and emotional. I have his book about his life. It seemed that he had very difficult times at various points throughout his lifetime. Also, it appears that he was very meticulous about his music and took his music very seriously.

Hello All,

I'm kinda new at this "posting" business, I hope I've put it in the right place.

So...
I remember a few years ago that Ed Saindon, Tony Miceli and John Piper all recorded a solo version of a tune. Was it Dolphin Dance? It doesn't really matter what tune it was. It was an awesome introspection into three great player's approach to the same material. If this is not still available with a click of the mouse, (Tony) could it be?

Everybody must check these out. Alternatively: Let's do it again. It really was the coolest.

I noticed that no one has brought up Monte Croft on this website.

Here is a quick S. Yanow Bio for him:

Can anybody recommend someone or someplace where I can rent or borrow a vibe for Feb 12 and 13, 2009 in, or near the following German cities: Bayreuth, Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, or Munich area?
Thanks, tom beckham
tom@tombeckham.net

Here's a trivia question for you:

What does Beardstown, Illinois have to do with jazz and the vibraphone?