Here is another video from a gig I did in May.

TJ

In one of my received emails, I noticed these words that really hit home, for me and I know will touch all of your feelings. I think that it would be nice for Tony miceli to set up a program for all of us to submit an original melody line using the words of this article.

Upon receipt of all sent in materials, there should be a vote made to see who composed the most accepted version. he best part about it all is: (THERE WILL NOT BE A PRIZE) TO CHEAPEN SUCH POWERFUL WORDS). HERE IS THE ARTICLE that "PLATO" wrote!

Today I had to send some video for a TV show I might be performing in and thought I'd share these her too.

Hope you like it. This is from a gig I did in May 2010.

TJ

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.