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Ahh - I posted this one. It's funny.

first I'm talking to my self in the beginning! I'm mad because I don't think I'm concentrating hard enough. Next the dryer is on. I practice once or twice a week with the dryer on.

So I thought I'd give you an audio glimpse into my world. In a different life I have a lot of money and I have built a music room which is sound proofed with no dryers.

A classic jazz waltz by Sammy Fain

A very very swinging album!

And check out the sound of the vibes. Magical!

A short rendition of a Victor Young classic.

I'm working on dampening and pedaling using David's book, and checking out other players' renditions. There are some really nice ones up on the site. In your video of Etude #1 (back in 2008?), Tony, I noticed how close you keep the mallets to the keys and how relaxed your hands are. Beautiful!
I just got a tripod for my iPhone to be able to record. It's helping to be able to see and hear my own playing. I'd appreciate feedback from anybody.

Tarang means “wave” — the flowing wave of sound. This improvisation features 6 high tabla drums played in a melodic style like a raga. From my recent CD "Crafty Hands."

Hi All,

by Henry Mancini

An improvisation from my CD called “Crafty Hands.” Using leather-headed mallets, I embark on a journey in F Lydian to play in a Balafon-like style, developing a few motifs and discovering where the energy and groove could lead.