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Language Lesson #1: A Bud Powell Lick

Learning the vocabulary of jazz is one of my favorite -- and, I would argue, most rewarding -- things to do in the practice room. Just like human language, jazz vocabulary allows us to musically understand one another, know how to react to one another, and keep ourselves from saying something stupid. From Monk-ish quirks to the pentatonic idiosyncrasies of Coltrane, jazz history is, in many ways, synonymous with jazz language -- you can see the evolution of the music, the cultural influences, the “family tree” of players, etc.

"You must believe in spring" Michel Legrand -V

Just recorded this at home as preparation for our latest duo album. Martina Barta is a dream singer to play with. She listens, waits, takes the lead and sings in tune. Her voice has myriad colors that all fit well with the vibraphone. Accompanying a vocalist is not so easy. What I've learned is not to over play and to leave space.

Advanced guide tones comping exercises for the solo vibraphonist (G. Perin) -V

If you are done with the exercises listed in the previous video dedicated to guide tones and solo solo playing then check those new challenging exercises.

Make sure to check the previous video called: The Art of Solo Playing cause it's an introduction to this wonderful topic.

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Guide tones comping exercises for the solo vibraphonist (G. Perin) -V

In this video I'll show you some of the exercises I use to do when I first started with vibraphone solo playing.
Make sure to check the previous video called: The Art of Solo Playing cause it's an introduction to this wonderful topic.

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