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Here is the rarely told story of my first band. It began as a solo venture, playing unaccompanied pieces on marimba and vibes. Soon I decided to add a pianist, a sort of preview of my duets with Chick Corea, which would come along later on down the road. Next came the need for a bass player, followed by the addition of trombone, clarinet, trumpet, and drums. Not exactly the most logical instrumentation, you’re probably thinking. But, when you only have one brother and one sister, plus two parents, you make do with what you have.

My favorite band EVER!!!! I couldn't find a clip where they actually played it but you can see it in this clip.

Here James puts all the drums together.

This is the book that Stefan is working out of that many of us had never heard of! Contemporary Vibraphone Technique by Dave Samuels

It isn't available from amazon, but Steve Weiss' website says they have it in stock:

http://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/2200/mallet-books-cd

James

Here is my attempt at playing my transcription's of ed saindon Blues in F.
I have made a full transcription of it, but still can't play it till the end...
practice, practice...I hope to put a better version soon !

Hey malleteers,

We haven't had a lively discussion here at the Vibes Workshop for a week or two, so it's time to bring up a couple of perennials: Grips and Sticking. Let's start with Grips and get into sticking maybe next week.

James Armstrong talks more about Voodoo drumming. Part 3

James Armstrong talks about Voodoo drumming. This is part 2.

After watching Hamp and Benny Goodman, I can’t resist sharing that link I incredibly dig! It’s from the same period, an extract from Singing in the Rain… Surely most of you have seen it already. You may like to past the first minute, but the rest is incredible!

It has the same kind of thrill, blowing away talent, and swing (even if with big band this time). It’s not vibraphone, but so much good vibes!!! And man those giant dancers are unbelievable percussionists with their feet!! Aren't they?