One great thing about a community is being able to talk about things, good and bad. Sometimes just saying something to someone else is helpful enough to assist you through troubled times. We all love non-judgmental people who are good listeners, right?
Benny Goodman and Red Norvo.
I didn't know Red Norvo until joining the site...
I love the light swing of this tune.
Check the link out right above this. I've been having a discussion with Tony F about some things. Here I read the letter and comment on it. In the link under 'Check This Out' you'll fing the written dialogue.
I kept his name anonymous because I wasn't sure he wanted it known. I see though he published our whole conversation, which I think is cool!
Tony and I had an email exchange regarding the "I Should Care" lesson. He asked me to post my feedback during that lesson. We agreed I would post for the group this exchange, so, here it is.
(me)
Tony,
You did a great job! My level of theroy is very basic. I'm working on that. My level of playing in different keys is ah, non-existent. I have to go reeeeaaaallll slow. Ha! My level of playing is pretty basic who am I kidding, hahaha.
I thought I was done learning Christmas tunes until this one popped into my head.
Enjoy.
Barry
http://www.dailymotion.com/playlist/xcinc_gfinger_jimmy-smith/video/x3f…
You'll find more videos on the link.
Check them out!!
This is pretty cool!
Hello everyone.
I guess the words "Chega de saudade" and Gary Burton associated together remind you all a special feeling...
Well how to describe it ?
to me : historical
But unseen...only my imagination to put the Burton image on this amazing solo.
I know Tony said the end of the year make some of us feel down,
but it is Christmas time !
Let the hope be with us, and the partage and...voilà !
I have the most amazing phone calls with Joe Locke. We've become great friends. In our last call we got into paying dues a little bit. I'll let Joe talk himself if he wants, but he has paid his dues. I can GUARANTEE you that.
I can't imagine guys like Friedman, Piper and Saindon have not paid them as well. And Big time.
My story doesn't lead to an incredible career, but I have paid my dues. I'm not sure for what, but they're all paid up I'm pretty sure!!! :-)
Here's one of my dues stories: (maybe some of the pros here can follow up with their own)