We hopped around the country today.

At my house was 5 vibe players. Me, Randy Sutin, Michael Caine, Sy Platt and Barry K.
Also Mark P on bass and Charlie Paterno on drums.

Was went up to Boston and listened to Mario Diciuttis play some amazing things on the Mallet Kat, out to Oregon and listened to Tmacoid then to Brooklyn to listen to James Shipp and Jo Lawry. I think everybody had a lot of fun!

Here is my rendition of Tony's arrangement of Ed Saindon's beautiful tune, Life's Blessing.

I am still working on it, but if I waited until it was perfect, it would never get posted. I think I played it over 100 times and here is my best set (4 repeats, not trying anything different between them). Criticisms appreciated.

Thanks,
Barry

This is such a great group!

This is my version of Ed's tune Life's Blessing. I've had a great time working on this fantastic song and just wanted to post where I'm at with it.

Man check out the playing on this demo. Listen to David play the first piece. The playing is absolutely incredible. The second piece is pretty spectacular as well.

I've been diving into Ed's tune and learning a lot. I talk about that and the art of self discovery.

Hey all. I'm on my way to New Orleans for the week-end to help out with auditions at the Thelonious Monk Institute, so most likely I won't be hanging out much here at the VW. I'll leave you with a Red Norvo story.

AFter reading the amazing life stories, here is a highlight gig story of mine

i found a couple of the original lead sheets to two ballads ive composed years ago... dont have a recording of them yet .. i definately here a quartet ala .. milt jackson

much respect and jah bless

T