Check out italian vibes player, Andrea Dulbecco. Wonderful player.

Just came across this article on practicing jazz by violinist Christian Howes: http://christianhowes.com/2009/10/29/perfect-practice/

Part of what he talks about is practicing what you struggle with rather than what you sound good playing. Of course we all know this is what we SHOULD be doing, but I at least find myself avoiding the hard stuff constantly, just like he describes his students doing. I try to fight myself and practice things I'm not as comfortable with, like harmonies rather than melodies, but it is a long, hard battle!

Interesting sound treatment of experimental vibraphone music.
All the sounds come from vibraphone, some had electroacoustic treatment, some are "dry".
Enjoy

Why is this called a contrafact?

Well.....

I Don't know if it's a must have CD, but I just bought 'Crippled Symmetry'at June in Buffalo.
I really can enjoy listening to this. It has a certain kind of tension in it.

more info :
http://frozenreeds.com/?p=21

following comes from : http://www.jazzloft.com/p-42712-crippled-symmetry.aspx

I love her playing. I've posted Dafna's playing on the site before. I think this is fantastic.

Hi vibesworkshoppers...

I rarely do this, but thought I'd check in to let any of you in the Northeast know about a few gigs I have coming up. Hope all is well.

-Tyler

Friday, October 5
Tyler Blanton "Botanic" band reunion @ Firehouse 12. New Haven CT
w/ Joel Frahm- Tenor and Sop. Sax
Dan Loomis- Bass
Jared Schonig- Drums

Tyler Blanton group presents "Gotham"

Thursday, Nov 1 @ Cornelia St. Cafe. NY,NY
AND
Wednesday Nov 7 @ Shapeshifter Labs. Brooklyn,NY
w/ Nate Wood-Drums
Matt Clohesy- Bass
Donny McCaslin- Tenor Sax

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Guys! This is the month of the good vibes shared pictures! After Joe Locke in Ireland, here is a shot of Christos Rafalides during his tour in Greece... when he had for instrument Dimitri's vibes! I love the idea and the picture! Now imagine poor Dim having to practice on piano!! Oh man! ;-) But we know Dim, he said it was a good experience! Keep it up guys!! :o)

hello all my vibe family, since 2008 ive been a member of this site and have blogged a history of chronic health issues related to my hands. This Saturday im very pleased to announce on of the first gigs ive done since ive been diagnosed with ciliac desease in april of this year. Since 1987 ive been constantly dealing with hand problems and push thru touring performing and recording session for many years. In 2008 i had to give up playing vibes all together, and now with a strict new diet and lifestyle changes i am back on the vibes full time.