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Yes Tony, excellent idea, we all wonder here...

But who is Harry Sheppard?

Some late night thoughs about practicing, and time and not time.

Post any questions for Mario (Alternate Mode) below.

More Dampening! Feel free to post questions for Mario from Alternate Mode

Check out the Dampening on the Mallet Kat.

I'm sure someone out there has done some research on classic vibraphones, maybe even with some pictures. I kind of know the basic history of the instrument (actually Wikipedia has a surprisingly thorough vibraphone history...I would love to know who posted it). But, in particular, there are some legendary vibraphone designs that I have always been curious about. One was known as the Deagan Imperial. Milt Jackson played the Imperial for many years, the first half of his career.

Joe's video from his Birthday get together with Dana.

Oh no! Not more Giant Steps! Thought I would test drive the new video system with this link from You Tube. Peace, Steve

I may not be the greatest expert on the biography of Claire Musser, founder of the company that bears his name and that dominates in the mallet instrument field. However, I have played Musser instruments since I was six years old (this is my 60th year playing Musser!), and I did have a few encounters with this colorful character, an individual who was largely responsible for increasing mallet instrument visibility in the early years.

Here's on of the latest clips from Tyrone's trio on Bob Miles' show, "Miles on Music". It features Craig McIver playing his tune "The McCoy" on vibes. There is some idiot playing drums on this take... no idea who that is. :)

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randy