So, there's this lick I'm struggling with -- see the attached PDF and mp3 (from midi). I want it to go at about quarter note equal 160 (the speed of the midi), but I'm not even close, maybe about quarter note equal 100-120. Any suggestions beside repeat until I get it or die of frustration? (there has been a lot of this so far :-)).
Hi Everyone,
My February show will reflect the World Vibes Congress by playing almost all of the professional players who were there and made such invaluable contributions.
The only exception is Ed Smith -- I don't yet have any of his recordings but am expecting them in time for the March program.
I will talk a bit about the conference and what a treasure the jam turned out to be.
The first hour will include these (and others):
"New Shores" by Stefan Bauer
"Summertime" with Gary Burton (when he was only 21) and Stan Getz
"The Dog Days" Behn Gillece
The reason I am saying that Tony Miceli is so great is that he managed to gather all the vibraphone players in this congress. At first I thought this never could happen and it did because deep inside us we all trust Tony and we think that he is a great player and person. Ofcorse everybody has its own purposes when doing something but at the bottom level no one would show to this meeting if they didn't trust him. I don't know how was the congress since I am still in Greece but one thing I know is that this was a huge event and we are all lucky to know him.
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Thanks a lot
Dimitris
It's a new year, and after being so inspired at WVC, I want to make a resolution.
Every morning, I spend time exercising before heading to work. I only have a few minutes so it's never a full workout, just some pushups or jumping jacks to start the day. I've been doing this awhile and it's a great habit, so now I want to do the same with music. I can certainly afford to wake up a couple minutes earlier to make time for vibes.
Here's a version of All The Things You Are with bassist Mark Carlsen and I. We play a lot of gigs together around Boston. I have to say that duo playing is probably one of my favorite formats. The listening and interaction is so clear and focused. Anyways, if anyone is in the Boston area, we are playing this Saturday, 1/11, at Li's in Haverhill. MA starting at 6:30.
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Happy New Year everyone!!
Oh man! How better could this year begin than with an awesome meeting with some of the finest vibists on earth!! The World Vibe Congress just took place this week end and those who had the chance to attend came back with stars in their eyes and good vibes in their heart! Share some testimonies and great pictures here: http://www.vibesworkshop.com/node/10293
Now let’s get back to practice, with lessons (we have 6 teachers this month!), discussions and good music to share! Enjoy!
Wow…where to start? So much happened this weekend that it’s hard to sum up. I got home on Sunday and sat on my floor in a daze, trying to process the experience and convince myself that yes, it really happened, and yes, I was there to witness history in the making.
This is a great tune that is not easy to find. I've attached a lead sheet that is pretty accurate. This is a great song to do alone or with a band. My favorite version is with Dexter Gordon on his Manhatten Symphony recording.
Am a BIG fan !