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Milt Jackson and ornamentation
Randy_Sutin
Content type: Blog entry
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…
13 years 11 months ago - 4 comments
Pt. 6-7 - Stella
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Upload
Here are a couple ways to work on lines. Using only two mallets you can create 2 continuous lines.
13 years 11 months ago - 0 comments
Rough Mix by Michael Pinto
mikepinto
Content type: Audio Player
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
Content type: Story
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/arts/music/21guru.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cwjkn4VSqU&feature=related
13 years 11 months ago - 2 comments
Phil Kraus
pap4456
Content type: Video Embed
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…
13 years 11 months ago - 5 comments
Ideas For Comping - Part 2 by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
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
Pat Metheny & Toots Thielemans "Always And Forever" - Music is a (peaceful) language
Marie-Noëlle
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Do words exist for this?... At least I found one: peace... :o)
13 years 11 months ago - 3 comments
Lionel Hampton - Born April 20 - Short Radio Tribute
steve yeager
Content type: Forum topic
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!
13 years 11 months ago - 1 comments
Watch, Listen, Learn!
tonymiceli
Content type: Story
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…
13 years 11 months ago - 0 comments
Intro to Cells by Michael Pinto part 1
mikepinto
Content type: Audio Player
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
Waltz for Debby by BarryK
BarryK
Content type: Audio Player
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
Song For Meg by Tony Miceli - Inspired by Barry!
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
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…
13 years 11 months ago - 8 comments
No Picnic by Tony Miceli & Symbiosis
tonymiceli
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From a recent online concert.
12 years 4 months ago - 13 comments
Pat Metheny "If I could" - Music is a language...
Marie-Noëlle
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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…
13 years 11 months ago - 4 comments
Glen Velez Rocks!!
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
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
Chovendo Na Roseira by BarryK
BarryK
Content type: Audio Player
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 1 month ago - 4 comments
Song for Meg by BarryK
BarryK
Content type: Audio Player
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
Bag's Groove by Joe Doubleday
Jdoubleday
Content type: Audio Player
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
Content type: Video Embed
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
Come Rain or Shine by Tony Miceli & Larry Mckenna
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
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 4 months ago - 3 comments
Assembling a Tune - Part 3 Not Using Time by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
Part 3 of this lesson is not using time to help you outline harmony and create lines that are clear.
14 years ago - 4 comments
La Fiesta by Gary Burton & Chick Corea (1980)
mikepinto
Content type: Video Embed
Hey guys not sure if this has been posted but its a really amazing video of Gary Burton and Chick Corea from 1980! here is part 2:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTNZV2CVQwg&feature=related
12 years 3 months ago - 7 comments
Better Get Hit in Your Soul by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
Here's a board mix from a recent live concert. Not a great mix, but maybe it's of interest because I use the Mallet kat in the beginning and then switch to the vibes. The vibes are the K&K's. I don't think they are EQ'd very well but…
12 years 4 months ago - 3 comments
Small Intervals
tonymiceli
Content type: Images
found these photos that made for a student showing how to deal with small intervals with 4 mallets. I've attached a zip file with more photos. They're not very glamorous but they show what's up.
14 years ago - 0 comments
Stoned Grip Photos
tonymiceli
Content type: Images
Here are some photos from the grip that I use. I've attached a zip file with more photos.
14 years ago - 0 comments
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