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A Canadian player who has played with many greats includung Benny Goodman. Here it looks like he's having fun. Nice understated sound.

I love the language Bobby uses here. So strong and soulful!

Here is the sheet music to the transcription I performed in the video here:
http://www.vibesworkshop.com/video/sword-whispers-solo-transcription-pr…

This is a superb solo by Joe Locke from his Sticks and Strings album available through:
http://www.JoeLocke.com

Here is the second and last part of this tribute to Lionel Hampton dated December 1992.

Now Milt himself, and Gary join the party! The three of them 'under the same roof': wow!

Gary? If you read this, any memory of this moment?

Enjoy!

- M

Vibist Les Blachut posted this link on facebook: in December 1992 a great tribute was made to Lionel Hampton, some 10 years before he left us.

Apart from this tribute (Hankock and Franklin wow!) and the joy of the man round the end of his life, what I enjoyed is this visual biography (I had not seen any before) and the emphasis on those first examples of music at last shared between black and white communities of musicians: cool!

Here's to you Mister Hamp!

- M

We’ve had news from Tom Marcello of the upcoming CD Joe Locke will release on Jan. 26th. But I don’t think any info was posted here about his brand new website, of course designed by the talented Nadja Von Massow: http://www.joelocke.com/

New fine outlook, updated info on tour, discography, a special page for all the videos now available, new pictures and many audio samples.

Sorry, this is no vibes... but wow! I went to a concert last night. Anouar Brahem, the Tunisian 'Prince Of Oud' and his pals got us into a beautiful trip.

This great oriental 12 string kind of mandolin has in itself a magical sound. Anouar was accompanied by lebanese percussionist Kaled Yassine. But to complete this quartet, he chose two instruments and players from the north: German Klaus Gesing on bass clarinet and Swedish bassist Bjorn Meyer.

Great video of Hutch!

This article will delve into the family of mallet instruments made of tuned wooden bars, and will take a look at three locations where these instruments are prevalent - North America (jazz and classical), Africa (Shona music), and Central America (Guatamalan folk music). This is not meant to be an exaustive list, but will serve to highlight the vastly different music that has evolved in these places, and the fascinating variety of instruments that have been designed to play the music.

Guys!

Our last newbie's name is "Achakon", from Spain. I made a little search, and I came across some great vids with a guy named Alfredo Chacon. I'm not yet sure it's him, but this guy is smoking!

A few links for you:

- Cruceta Flamenco: a spanish band mixing flamenco and hip hop, AND including vibes in an "honorable" role. This reminds me sooo much the band "Jaleo" my vibist friend Norbert used to play in: I love this music!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceZfW34X6WM

- Same guy, on the drum with hip hop dance, and really good music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zdIcOQeoZc