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Whats is your approach to using play a long recordings as an aide?

For years ive been using jamey abersold's play records as an aide. His catalog of recordings hit on every aspect of improvising from basic scales to complex harmony. These have been a staple of my dialy routine since i started this journey and continue everyday.

I thought i would share one approach i have taken in recent years that has helped my ability to play in any situation.

Big Band Vibes With the Saint Rose Jazz Ensemble: October 2012

Another big band concert with vibes! I think the mic picked up WAY too much of me on this one, not so much on the Warriors (by Bill Cunliffe) but on a lot of other charts. I'll attach them in the comments section if I can...

I feel like maybe I played too much melody overall during this concert and was a little too busy when comping on some tunes. Thoughts?

Tony, I stole your idea of using the high bars as a percussion instrument; I love that effect!!!