Hey Vibesworkshop, thought i'd post this link of a good friend, Peter Schlamb playing a live set from Smalls with The Ben Van Gelder Group. Peter is a great vibes player!

http://www.smallsjazzclub.com/indexnew.cfm?eventId=4584&pb=1

the group features:

Ben Van Gelder - Alto Sax
Peter Schlamb - Vibraphone
Aaron Parks - Piano
Ross Gallagher - Bass
Craig Weinrib - Drums

Some ideas for when doublings are actually a good thing!

Hi everyone,

It's been a while since I've posted on the site, but I wanted to let you know about a project that i'm doing about jazz in New York. I’ll be in New York City from March 1st to the 15 to see jazz shows, talk to and interview musicians, and write about it on my blog. On my calendar are Kurt Rosenwinkel, Matt Wilson, Cedar Walton, Eddie Palmieri, the Heath Brothers, and more (but unfortunately no vibes players).

"The first thing I do every morning is check out the site!"

Here's a clip from circa late 90s of a gig at a local jazz club featuring the late clarinetist Dick Johnson. Marshall Wood is on bass and Les Harris Jr. is on drums.

Marshall and Les can really lay down a beautiful and solid groove. I had the opportunity to play with Dick on many occasions (many times along with trumpeter Herb Pomeroy) and it was always special. I learned so much from Dick and Herb and feel very fortunate that I got to play with both of them. They are both sadly missed.

This Saturday we are going to stream a concert featuring Mike Pinto and Greg Osby. I'll also be warming you guys up with Diane Monroe. We'll have 2 sets.

I've been trying to do something like this for a long time. I'm hoping we can have more concerts in the future.

We'll each play a set starting at about 2:30 east coast, USA time. Diane and I will hit first.

I like the fact that this will be to duos with a bass players. Kind of interesting from 'our' perspective, huh? That is the perspective of playing vibes.

I got this one from James Walker. Oh man...

A simple trick on separating the hands while comping to add variety.