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Hi All, I play regularly with a few drummers who can't read music, one most of the time and a couple of others on a fairly regular fill-in basis. I've been trying to get us to do some more formal arrangements of tunes -- nothing terribly…
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Another great photo of Gary and Red!
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Questions?
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RED NORVO 1908-1999 We all tend to think of Lionel Hampton as the “father of the vibes” and it is true Hamp was the first high profile vibist. He made the first recording on vibraphone in the early 30’s, and became a household name by the…
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Used in Gary Burton's article about Red Norvo
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I was reading thru the blogs and found the one that mentions about an injury and down time from practicing. after reading it i new i must share my views and experiences. Since 1987 i have been fighting an on goin battle with chronic…
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Yes yet another version. We videoed this for some promo we're doing. Great players so I thought I'd post it. Diane Monroe - Violin Tony Miceli - Vibes Tony Marino - Bass Todd Isler - Percussion
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Todd Isler is a great drummer and percussionist. A real expert in the world music genre.
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Hey Tony, This is the MP3 version. Jon
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Gary plays Red Norvo's Dance of the Octopus. Wait till you hear this!
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An older record of Gary's called "Country Roads and Other Places" included a beautiful piece titled "Ravel Prelude". It is actually an excerpt from a larger work by Ravel. Gary recorded the piece as a piano/vibes duet. After hearing it,…
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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…
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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) 529-5945http://lalanternacaffe.com/ If any…
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Yes Tony, excellent idea, we all wonder here... But who is Harry Sheppard?
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I just saw this on YouTube and it reminded me of my interest in learning and hearing other classical tunes for the vibes.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmGgSUBldAs (As a side note, notice he picks up a 5th mallet at 4:18). I totally dug…
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I've already written about some of those times when things just don't go like you expect. And, believe me, everyone in this business has the occasional weird situation they have to get through. Without a doubt, my strangest gig was the…
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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…
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