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Restored instruments
nico
Content type: Blog entry
Just restored a couple of instruments. I think, they turned out pretty well. One of them is a Deagan 594, once owned by Mike Mainieri. When we got it in, it was painted white. We did the following: - cleaned the bars - replaced the…
14 years 11 months ago - 10 comments
MJQ - Django
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
Check out Milt's solo. It's so laid back, beautiful and swinging!
14 years 11 months ago - 8 comments
Lionel Hampton
jimmiew
Content type: Book page
Check out one of the late greats
14 years 11 months ago - 0 comments
Joe Locke Group/"Live @ Dizzy's" on XM radio this weekend
Joe Locke
Content type: Blog entry
Hi all, I don't usually post about my "live" radio broadcasts, but I'm excited about this one. XM Real Jazz (Satellite Radio - Channel 70 & 72) caught us on a really good night @ Dizzy's in NYC in late Jan. The results will be aired…
14 years 11 months ago - 4 comments
Melodic Minor Scale Pt. 2 - Dorian b2 by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
Chinese translation for Chinese students C為起音的第二級Melodic scale, 聽起來很接近Dorian scale, 不一樣的是多了降二音。我們也可以把這個叫做Dorian b2 scale。 要練習這個比較陌生的Dorian b2 scale, 其實方法就跟你練其他比較常見的音階（Major...）一樣，試著把它打得好聽。 Dorian b2 scale跟Phrygian音階不一樣的是Dorian b2…
7 years 11 months ago - 9 comments
Stella By Starlight by BarryK
BarryK
Content type: Audio Player
I am working on Stella By Starlight. Here a version with Band-in-a-Box. Is there too much ringing? I try to find a trade-off between ringing and being to choppy (with pedal/dampening). I thought it was OK, but would appreciate other…
13 years 5 months ago - 5 comments
Georgia on my Mind - Jakez François - The Harp Blue(s)
Marie-Noëlle
Content type: Video Embed
Jakez François is a French Harpist I just discovered. But don't expect from him much classical scales or wise lyrical standards... He plays jazz/blues with his instrument, and man, he plays it freaking good!! Watch him here on a soulful…
14 years 11 months ago - 1 comments
Terry Jean Pollard - The Female Good Vibes!
Marie-Noëlle
Content type: Images
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 11 months ago - 3 comments
Oh Grande Amor by Gary Burton solo (2010)
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
Great camera shot of gary playing. Check out how locked in the time he is and how clean all his phrases are.
13 years 3 months ago - 8 comments
Hippie Twist by Terry Gibbs
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
Check this tune! You think it sounds like '60s? I really dig it, it captures an era, doesn't it?
14 years 11 months ago - 1 comments
Putting the Modes in Context by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
This is in reply to comments referred to in the lesson under 'check this out'. Talking about more ways to practice modes and why.
13 years 11 months ago - 14 comments
My Conversation with Terry Gibbs
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
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 11 months ago - 0 comments
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…
14 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.
14 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…
13 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
15 years 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…
15 years 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.
13 years 11 months ago - 5 comments
Pat Metheny & Toots Thielemans "Always And Forever" - Music is a (peaceful) language
Marie-Noëlle
Content type: Video Embed
Do words exist for this?... At least I found one: peace... :o)
15 years 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!
15 years 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…
15 years 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…
13 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…
13 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…
15 years ago - 8 comments
No Picnic by Tony Miceli & Symbiosis
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
From a recent online concert.
13 years 4 months ago - 13 comments
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