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Hey everyone, Quick question... does anyone know where to buy the paint Musser uses for its resonators, pedals... and for the sake of the discussion, any other parts on the vibe. It would be nice to be able to repaint, for example, one…
13 years 5 months ago - 9 comments
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Diane and Tony played this song on both their sets here in Dallas. I used to play it with this piano player years ago. Its a great tune!
12 years 5 months ago - 5 comments
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Hey Guys, I set up my mics and recorded this quick lesson on how I might approach Blue Bossa. I breeze over some things but I hope you get something out of it, and if you have ANY questions don't hesitate to ask and i'll try and explain…
12 years 11 months ago - 6 comments
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I recorded this cut in 2006 at the University of Tennessee during my recital for the Master's of Music degree. Featuring Justin Haynes (p), Josh Marcum (b), Deric Dickens (d) Tracy Ozier (v) and Yours Truly (vib). I got the idea for this…
12 years 5 months ago - 6 comments
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I've lost a couple gigs recently because they Island I was to go to did not have a set of vibes on it! So I emailed Gary about traveling with a set of vibes. I don't think he'd mind if I posted his response. Sounds like the way to go is…
13 years 5 months ago - 2 comments
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Checked out Burton tonight at the Blue Note. He played with: Gary Burton, vibraphone Julian Lage, guitar Scott Colley, bass Antonio Sanchez, drums It was a GREAT concert. The band was smokin', and every took great solos, but I was…
13 years 5 months ago - 9 comments
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Let's back up a couple days. I saw Burton play, the music was great. Gary was talking about how it was new music and making jokes about maybe making mistakes. Well if they did, it didn't matter. These are serious and heavy pros. I know…
13 years 5 months ago - 14 comments
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Hi Everyone, Reminder: Good Vibes airs this Sunday night with a rebroadcast on Wednesday afternoon. The set includes Bill Ware, Jay Hoggard, Ed Saindon, Gary Burton, Joe Locke, Smiling Bobby (Hutcherson), Tony, Nick Mancini, Behn, Randy…
13 years 5 months ago - 5 comments
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Remembering Jack Brokensha told by Johnny Moore When Jack Brokensha formed a Quartet here in Sarasota, I was fortunate to be picked as the drummer. This was around 1998. He was a wonderful person to work for and to work with,…
13 years 5 months ago - 1 comments
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This is becoming a routine. Rip me to shreds.
12 years 6 months ago - 7 comments
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The video(s) are going on-site for all to see and the message is, " if you respect your music teacher and his offerings, you can always come up with a "quality conclusion!". Mike Pinto demonstrates "how to approach playing a melody line,…
13 years 5 months ago - 0 comments
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Hi Vibesworkshopers! I`m in nyc until 22nd of december and I`m looking for a vibraphone or a practice room with a vibraphone to rent. does anybody know anything? raphael meinhart
13 years 5 months ago - 3 comments
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This is at last the finished product a lot of time went into this restoration but now that I have played them it was worth it. They are from the late 50's so parts were hard to come by but got there eventually. Comments welcome. I have…
13 years 5 months ago - 4 comments
Jazz Bot
Steve Shapiro
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I think Tony posted something from this mallet robot previously, but here you can see it that it can be some pretty senseless technology. If anybody thinks this has anything to do with Monk or 'Trane, please tell me what drug you are on…
13 years 5 months ago - 5 comments
Intros Part 1
Joe Locke
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Joe talks about an intro to play over tunes.
13 years 5 months ago - 1 comments
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I moved to Vancouver, BC in August. Recently I was invited to have a session with a couple of fellows in my neighborhood. What resulted was flute, guitar, and vibes trio.
12 years 5 months ago - 1 comments
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I moved to Vancouver, BC in August. Recently I was invited to have a session with a couple of fellows in my neighborhood. What resulted was flute, guitar, and vibes trio.
12 years 5 months ago - 2 comments
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Pretty funny!
13 years 5 months ago - 2 comments
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I moved to Vancouver, BC in August. Recently I was invited to have a session with a couple of fellows in my neighborhood. What resulted was flute, guitar, and vibes trio.
12 years 5 months ago - 1 comments
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The 23rs are the workhorse of the mallet world! Anyone interested in a set? I'll give away one free set to the following: You have to serenade Marie! Here are the terms: YOU HAVE TO BE THE FIRST TO POST ON THE PAGE. YOU HAVE TO BE A…
13 years 5 months ago - 3 comments
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Are you in a marching band? Do you need a set of 22rs? Post a picture of your Marching band here. The first person who posts a picture of their marching band here gets a free set of Balter 22rs! Here's the deal: YOU HAVE TO BE A…
13 years 5 months ago - 3 comments
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Check out the 21r's. These will never be a jazz vibe players main mallets (I think), however They would be great to have in your bag just in case. They are LOUD. I'll give away one set to any SUBSCRIBER who posts a solo version of any…
13 years 5 months ago - 2 comments
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Had to throw this together for a couple possible cool gigs. So I thought I'd post it. I love this duo and it's a real challenge as it comes together! I love playing with a bass player and I love playing without a bass player. I love…
12 years 5 months ago - 1 comments
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There was a bit of talk about the lyrics to standard/show tunes. Some felt it was important to be aware of them when playing and improvising on them. Some didn't, myself included . These are the kinds of lyrics I like. Check Michael out.…
12 years 5 months ago - 10 comments
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Hi All- Wondering if anyone can make a suggestion about makes and models of soft to med. soft marimba mallets worth buying. I've got a marimba now, and I have a student I'm working on with a rolling piece, and my always-sound-great-on-the…
13 years 5 months ago - 7 comments
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