I just finished a collection of duets for vibes and electric bass. For this track the bass player suggested we use a modified bass that had lighter gauge strings. It sounds like a cross between a bass and a guitar. I thought the sound he got was unique and quite beautiful.

Simone was written by Frank Foster. I haven't heard it recorded much, which is a shame because it is an interesting tune that's a lot of fun to improvise on. Hope you enjoy this duet version!

Ted.

At least according to Wired magazine -- check out http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/11/st_essay_nofreebird/.

I tend to agree. Paid-for music has now pretty much reached the ease-of-use it could've had in 2000. Now all that remains is to change the habits that were ingrained by the record companies treating customers as enemies. I don't know how long that will take.

Tom P.

I have a friend doing some research on quintessential vibe recordings, especially those before 1955. What do you think are the best, most important vibe recordings?

Hi everybody !

I've just start again to practise the vibes (I have stop it few months because I will not as fit as a fiddle)
So I practise this standard "someday my prince will come" (despite I found my prince ;)
I'd like to play this piece in duet vibes and contrabass.
This is just the theme I have "arrange" to play with in duet.
I actually work the impro part and harmonious part at the same time
, which I find very difficult.
enjoy and post comment to make me headway !

Emilie

Way cool!

Here's a video I promised...... Who did I promise! Anyway more on the separating of the hands and playing. Totally inspired by watching David Friedman and listening to him at the workshops and listening to him.

david friedman dampening etude #5, not perfect but i'm working at it

my first audio post! more to come... i hope i posted this the right way

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Dear all,

Here are some news from Joe Locke: about to play a gig in Winnipeg, he had to undergo an emergency appendectomy.

Luckily, all went fine. He'll have to stay in the hospital for 3 days and then on his way home for recovery.

His manager Tom Marcello nicely kept us informed and just gave us those latest good news...

Let's all wish Joe a prompt recovery, good times back and to see him back on board... and on stage!!

- M