I was checking this out. I dig this guys hands. They seem pretty fluid to me. He's improvising the piece and I like his melodies also. he studies at Peabody under ??? Van Sice a great percussionist and teacher.
You know I've heard stories about two mallet players maki g comments about four mallet players back in the day. I bet we all have. It must have looked strange at first. OK, so check out 8 Mallets now. weird. Maybe some day this will look normal?
Hey Tony!
Happy 50th!
Congratulations for making it so far & keep going!
Thanks for this pool of great people & ideas, keep it going, too!
I was thinking much about what would be appropriate to post for such a special event.
What came to my mind finally was the long tradition amongst Austrian jazz musicians interpreting Thelonious Monk, because of the great potential they see in his compositions.
So I wrapped one for you!
Hey everyone,
I put all the birthday posts in it's own book section. Let me know if there is any missing.
http://www.vibesworkshop.com/book/tonys-50th-birthday-all-posts-relatio…
TJ
Here are all the posts from Tony's online birthday party.
Check out some old pictures of Tony in this gallery:
http://www.vibesworkshop.com/category/image-galleries/vibe-players/tony…
TJ
Guys,
Oh man. This is terrible... I just got a message from the awful "M. the Inquisitor". She is back! She urged me to post this message for you guys… I'm terrified… So here it is:
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Now wait people!!
You think Tony Miceli is a great master and composer, right? You are all in total awe of his new tune "Prelude for a Rock Star"… But you don't know the truth…
The truth is Tony Miceli is an impostor, who has been trying to fool you all since ever!
This video is in appreciation of a vibist who plays Monk exceptionally well and has dedicated part of his life to Monk. Although I fractured it badly, or should I say butchered, the intent is there to celebrate this man's (Tony) 50th birthday. Anyway I was rushed and didn't plan out very well what I was going to do. It should be noted that BIAB Real Tracks will not pedal bass on the head and also will not break the walking bass during the fours.
Have a happy day
BruceW
What can I say? This is all your fault.
Thanks for including me on the ride.
I am proud to call you friend.
Happy Birthday!