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The reason I am saying that Tony Miceli is so great is that he managed to gather all the vibraphone players in this congress. At first I thought this never could happen and it did because deep inside us we all trust Tony and we think that he is a great player and person. Ofcorse everybody has its own purposes when doing something but at the bottom level no one would show to this meeting if they didn't trust him. I don't know how was the congress since I am still in Greece but one thing I know is that this was a huge event and we are all lucky to know him.

The best way to celebrate Christmas? A little holiday jam with dad!
We were supposed to play this in C but he had to lower it to B to sing, so I got to practice transposing quickly. A little rough, but it was fun and that's the point! :)

Here's an improvisational technique of creating a solo based upon the use of tension resolution. This excerpt (pages 68-71) from The Complete Guide To Improvisation showcases a step by step process of creating a solo on the standard "All The Things You Are". This improv technique can create rich, forward moving lines that sound the changes while avoiding licks. I use this concept with my students and get good results fairly quickly. Other solos in the book include "Stella By Starlight" and "All Of Me".

Just saw that guitarist Jim Hall passed away. Very sad. A master guitarist that played with musicality, subtlety, nuance, taste, understatement, clarity,...the list goes on. Many guitarists revered Jim Hall. I would like to add that although I didn't know Jim, he seemed like a real gentleman and beautiful person. Gary, maybe we could get your thoughts about Jim since you knew him and recorded with him? Thanks, Ed

Today was the 50th anniversary of the death of JFK. I wrote this piece as a tribute to a great man and a great president.

According to his website, this kid (Jason Collier) is 18. His composition, instrumental, vocal and creative abilities are amazing. Check out this YouTube video of him performing Don't You Worry About A Thing. He sings all the parts, plays all the parts and wrote the arrangement. Incredible.

Hey everyone,

I need a little help. I'm currently following courses to become a teacher. 1 of our asignements concerns social media.
My colleague and I put together the following small video (10 seconds). May I ask you to look at it, and if you want further spread it ?

thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXIqHA0EZEU&feature=youtu.be

Greetings,
Stefan

Hey Everyone,

But in the 1th place :
Hey Gary,

I have seen you perform in France this year,(Coutance Jazz), and I've been following the pictures you post of your tour.

My impression is, that the kind of places where you play, are totally different in Europe then in the states.

I get the feeling in Europe you (but also other artists) play more in concerthalls, places which are designed to perform on a stage, for a huge crowd.
While in the states it looks more like clubs, or more specific places.

I get the same impression with, for example, John Zorn.

Hey guys,

sooo, how are all of you doing? It has been crazy here in Amsterdam and I have good news!!

On the 28th of august we had a second boy! His name is Kasper and he is doing very well (sleeping on my shoulder as I type with one hand).

Here is link to his birthcard that also has some pictures.

http://www.tomboymusic.com/kasper/kasper.html

or check the attached pdf

I hope to be able to check in more often to talk to you guys some more.

cu

Tjaco

Hello
Since we are practising Duke Ellington's tune I am going to play try to play the tune called melancholia which is a greek word and it means I am very sad (it's actual a medical term).
I could play it with a bass player or by myself....

See you all soon!