I'll never write a song
Posting for Tony. Something I recorded last November.
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Offering (duet with Rakalam Bob Moses)
An improvisation with me on 4-mallet balafon and Rakalam Bob Moses playing drums and percussion. This is the opening track of our duet CD called "Mobeus" where we surrender to the wild ride and "flow without measure."
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Oblivion (Bud Powell) - Vibes and Piano Duet
This is a tune I recently recorded with a pianist on his grad recital. I have this and some other recordings I've done over the years on my website now:
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Tony's Conception Chord Melody
Hi Tony,
I had a go at this. I should probably practice it more, but I was inspired by Al to post something. I had to simplify a chord or two to play it at this tempo. I also missed at least one chord in the bridge, but I think I kept the time together.
Does anyone remember the story Gary told about this tune from his autobiography? As I recall, George Shearing gave this tune to Gary at rehearsal thinking it would be difficult for him. Lo and behold, Gary was already familiar with the tune and blew through it no problem!
-Tristan
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Voice Leading - Turning Around in Minor Keys by Behn Gillece
CRY ME A RIVER . ( Hamilton )
It’s just about playing silence. How to play the silence. The challenge here is to say enough without saying too much. Needs a lot of practice. Phrasing is one of the key.
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M75 - Just Picked Up 2 Beautiful Instruments

Just picked up an m-75. I think it's the first year they made it because the motor is NOT variable speed. And a Deagan Marimba from the 40s in beautiful condition.
The m-75 is a fantasy instrument of mine. I promised the owner that they would be put to good use. A school is getting the marimba. The m75 is not a good instrument for a student, so I think I'll sell an Omega that I have at a good price. That's much better for a student.
Ischell Bar X
My friend Fisher at Ischell has finally finished his vibraphone mic system called Bar X. These are contact mics that go on each par like the piezos but mic the bars in a much more organic and acoustic way. (I have his bass mic and have used it for years now and it is the best pickup/contact mic out there)
I am negotiating with Fisher to get a loaner (they are really expensive) to test out make some videos and put thru it's paces. We shall see if he is willing to make one for demonstration. I'll post here if it happens but just thought I would make you cats aware of the system.
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