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We discovered vibist/pianist Terry Pollard a few days ago... not long after her death, and thanks to Tony, Joe, and Terry Gibbs himself who is now among our newest members! For those who missed this incredible video: http://www.…
14 years ago - 3 comments
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Great camera shot of gary playing. Check out how locked in the time he is and how clean all his phrases are.
12 years 3 months ago - 8 comments
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Check this tune! You think it sounds like '60s? I really dig it, it captures an era, doesn't it?
14 years ago - 1 comments
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This is in reply to comments referred to in the lesson under 'check this out'. Talking about more ways to practice modes and why.
12 years 11 months ago - 14 comments
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I just got off the phone with Terry Gibbs and we had a GREAT talk. He's such a hip guy. I thought I'd pass along a compliment. Terry said he loves the site and he especially loves all the knowledgeable vibe players on the site. He said he…
14 years ago - 0 comments
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So, this was the scene. The old Hershey Hotel in downtown Philly. Milt Jackson was playing there with his quartet (Bob Cranshaw on electric bass, Mike LeDonne on piano and Mickey Roker playing drums.) There were two sets, and I had a…
14 years ago - 4 comments
Pt. 6-7 - Stella
tonymiceli
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Here are a couple ways to work on lines. Using only two mallets you can create 2 continuous lines.
14 years ago - 0 comments
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Hey everyone! I've decided to post a rough mix from a track off of my new album. Theres no reverb and theres a lot of roughness to the sound but I thought the community might enjoy hearing what a track sounds like before it is mixed and…
12 years 5 months ago - 5 comments
RIP Guru
gilbranimo
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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/arts/music/21guru.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cwjkn4VSqU&feature=related
14 years ago - 2 comments
Phil Kraus
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I found this rarity. The legendary New York-based percussionist and studio musician Phil Kraus jamming on a Mallet Kat(!!)with Harry and Harvey Sheppard, Isn't Harry a member of the site? Apparently it was an 80th birthday party for Harry…
14 years ago - 5 comments
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Here's part 2 of ideas for comping. This stuff gets a little difficult to teach. But if you can get the concept and can work on it, I think you'll get lots of benefits from this.
12 years 11 months ago - 5 comments
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Do words exist for this?... At least I found one: peace... :o)
14 years ago - 3 comments
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This is a short radio documentary i found in my collection about the life of Lionel Hampton. Some really interesting interview snippets with Lionel, along with insights from musicians. Happy Birthday Lionel!
14 years ago - 1 comments
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Hang out and watch tv! Remember there's lots of lessons on the inside! Recital Hall (includes all videos on Vibesworkshop) Joe Locke TV Alternate Mode's TV Channel Alternate Mode is the leader in electronic percussion. The Philly Sound…
14 years ago - 0 comments
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Hey guys a while ago I wrote this brief article on cells:http://www.vibesworkshop.com/blog/mike-pinto-chromatic-cell-structures/… now i'd like to start a series of lessons based on cells. This first part is just an introduction where I go…
12 years 2 months ago - 4 comments
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I am working on "Waltz for Debby" by Bill Evans. I wasn't going to post it until I did a little better, but Carla asked for something new from me. Here is my best take of the night. Still working on it... What I am working on here is…
12 years 5 months ago - 3 comments
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i was listening to Barry's piece tonight and that got me all inspired to play a little bit. Isn't it so cool to come here and get inspired by other players and directions that other people are heading in? I came home and listened to…
14 years ago - 8 comments
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From a recent online concert.
12 years 4 months ago - 13 comments
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Some time ago, when this place was still at its genesis, I remember Tony wrote this "Music is a language". Hungarian member Richard Szaniszlo linked this tune today on his FB, and I thought it was a great way to get back to this little…
14 years ago - 4 comments
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I think this is so f-n incredible. We're putting up a hand drum site now, so I'm getting to see some really cool hand drum video as well as recording Todd Isler who's a great percussionist. This vid is mesmerizing!
14 years ago - 3 comments
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Inspired by David's version of Jobim's "Chovendo na Roseira", I decided to study it. Here is a take from my practice session tonight. An arrangment is available from:http://www.jobim.org/xmlui/handle/2010/4790 I played most of it from…
8 years 2 months ago - 4 comments
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Last weekend I was browsing at a local music store and bought a relatively inexpensive mixer, Behringer XENYX1002, because I needed one with two XLR mic inputs and thought I could use it to record my gig this Sunday, rather than just…
12 years 3 months ago - 11 comments
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I've been working on my basic language skills by checking out some of the old school heavies. I've been mostly digging into Bud Powell. He is so freaking heavy. I think some of it is starting to come out in my playing. I think Bud Powell…
12 years 5 months ago - 3 comments
One More!
tonymiceli
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Check out this cat towards the end. I posted Glen Verez a minute ago and then found this. Oh my god, this cat is so bad it's not even funny!!!!
14 years ago - 4 comments
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I'm posting this because I think the rhythm section is so swinging and Larry is playing his ass off! The vibes distort some on this, but I think for all the rest it's worth checking out
12 years 5 months ago - 3 comments
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