Autumn Leaves

I find it very interesting write your own solos to investigate new concepts. In some classes with David Friedman has encouraged me to do it. I think it is very important to grow as a musician.

Check out this podcast interview with Gary Burton:

http://www.brightonjazzschool.com/podcast-episodes/

I discovered this piece, "A Time for Love" by Johnny Mandel, on the radio last night. I didn't catch the name of it but was able to get it by humming it into http://www.midomi.com/

It is such a beautiful tune. I bought a couple of versions to listen to and the "Jamey Aebersold Play-A-Long", which you hear here. There were probably a couple hundred versions on Amazon, including Bill Evans.

On thing that is really tough about this tune is getting the articulation of the melody. I was trying to get as smooth as possible.

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Anybody know of a good piece for vibraphone and orchestra? I have to perform it on Sept. 8th with the Bruckner Orchestra.

Taken at the festival in General Roca, Argentina

When I was in college I was fortunate enough to befriend a number of great student musicians/composers. One of them was a fellow named Mitch Coodley. He wrote many great tunes that I think are as good or better than tunes by any famous composer. I've recently recorded one of Mitch's tunes called Piper's Samba. I think it is a super tune that has a great melody and is challenging to improvise on.

Hi Tony,