Remember I think this:
Most of the time we play solo, we are doing solo playing :-). Doing it right and in time can really help you.
In the online meeting a week or so ago, David played a Red Norvo video and, when talking about it said, "I don't know why nobody has ever transcribed this solo.."
That was enough motivation for me. :)
To my ears, even though this was performed/recorded in 1960, it is an excellent example of the crossover point between ragtime and jazz. So much of what Red plays, from his low to the keyboard mallet technique to his linear construction, is reminiscent of the George Hamilton Green studies. Sometimes literally... check out measures 208-209.
We had a great discussion in the Sunday Vibes Coffee House meeting last week on wrapping mallets.
One of the members, Brett, talked about how he wraps mallets. He included this article about wrapping mallets.
He also talked about hemp yarn and how strong it is. How long it lasts.
Here is the article he talked about.
btw - if you want info on the coffee house sign up here:
https://bit.ly/vibecoffee
Susan is a great vibe player from Seattle. I've checked out her music for years now.
Look out for Chien Chien! I think she is coming up fast in the jazz world and the vibe world.
Here is a track with her and her band. It's a killer band;
Vibraphone: Chien Chien Lu
Piano: Shedrick Mitchell
Bass: Richie Goods
Drums: Janathan Barber
Concert sponsored by Taipei Economic and Culture Office in New York
Concert Co-sponsored by New Asia Chamber Music
Video: Yang-Lun Hsiao
If you can't see the video, here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/steveweissmusic/videos/991326534646375/
