Vibraphone

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 !

What a nice band, no ? (I can't rember the name of the tune, help please !)

Happy New Year everyone! I became aware of the beautiful composition Alfonsina y el Mar just before the holidays. Here's an alternate version that I had recorded when practicing the song. (I was also testing out an external mic versus the internal mic with the iPhone. This version used the internal mic which wasn't as good.)

For vibists in Italy: I'll be in Italy (Florence, Venice, Verona, Milan) during May 8-16. If anyone would like to set up a lesson/clinic, please send me an email or FB message.

We might have between 60 and 100 people for this weekends vibe congress. Is that amazing or what?

Have you read that Malcom Gladwell books? All about people doing amazing things in impossible situations. When I think about it, why can't the vibes be a more popular instrument? We just have to get people to like the instrument...... NO..... rather to know the instrument. Most people don't even know the name of the instrument. If everyone knew the name of the instrument wouldn't that make a huge difference. I think it would.