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This is a really first-rate section of a Manu Dibango concert where Manu introduces alto saxophonist Moreira Chonguica beginning at 30 minutes into the concert. Manu (from Camaroon) was one of the first internationally-known musicians to die of coronavirus, and in this video he is 84 years of age. Although primarily a saxophonist and singer, he has effectively used marimba as part of his Afro-beat sound. In this video he plays vibes, but what I really like is how he uses it to blend with the ensemble.

Just want to mention again without making a big to do about it. Sculptors have to make sculpture. Painters make paintings.
We make music. So the question is are you making music?

Imagine knowing a sculptor who says they are a sculptor and have been doing it for 10 years and you ask to see something and they say they haven’t made anything but they’re working on it.

Practicing is preparing to make music. Recording yourself or playing a concert I think is making music.

Theme from "Cinema Paradiso" by the great Italian composer Ennio Morricone. Thinking of everyone in Italy. This is a little clip for all of my vibraphone friends and colleagues there. Hoping things get better soon. Best wishes for everyone there.

About the clip: Experimenting in the basement "laboratory" today with vibes and strings. Layed down a string track from the electric piano and then played the vibes over that.

David Friedman
Tony Miceli
Hauke Renken

Students
Morgan Walbridge
Jared Kirkpatrick
Oliver Mayman

"St. Thomas" by Sonny Rollins and played by Herbie Mann's Quintet with Roy on vibes.

This is an unusual duo as both men play piano and vibes. Be sure to check out the role reversal here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwaYNMoiynM

Welp-- tried a few takes of piano on the Malletkat and then threw on some bass and vibes.
Not happy with it-- but got to test out a two cam workflow. Resolve is pretty slow on my computer..
Might switch to something less frustrating.

Didn't mix or anything-- just played and called it good. The Play patches sound good!! Software control is good with the Malletkat-- less success on a Roland Integra..

kk that's all!

This is the arrangement I did of "My Ideal" that I played for my mini-concert, which I have continued working on.

I know it's not exactly improvising, but I really enjoy writing solo vibes arrangements. It's like writing for a band that I can always have on call to rehearse!

What are the best books out there for this? I think I recall that Ed Saindon is writing one. Any others I should know about?

Feedback welcome, as ever.