Philippe sent me a version of his "These Foolish Things", without the Piano track, so that I can work on comping. I recorded a version tonight, and had a discussion with Tony about it. His first comment was that I should be voicing the chords with the melody in mind. This is not saying to play the melody, though. The goal is to support the singer. My thought was that I should not play melody notes since the singer is doing that.

I really want to work on my ear. but, i'm not sure exactly where to start, i've been transcribing some tunes, but does anybodyhave any suggestions on working on my ear. excersises, ect.? i just want to use the time efficiently..
thanks

Hello everyone,

Here's another clip which was just uploaded to YouTube. Billy sounds great on alto as on clarinet and Thomas is swinging like crazy. However, I might have had too much coffee before the gig. Ha!Ha!

I just saw a smokin' version of Tony (with bassist Tony Marino who also sounds fantastic) playing this tune a few days ago. Tony's lines and swing feel are beautiful. All The Things You are is one of those tunes that everyone plays. Keith Jarrett has recorded it a number of times.

I apologize for the poor quality. I am in a rush to get started, and I have to leave for work. Thank you for your patience.

Take 2: replaces take 1

I am learning "When I Fall in Love".
Here is a jam with me and BIAB I did tonight.
I forgot I was recording, so it was kind of relaxed.

Enjoy,
Barry

This lesson will be more valuable after you learn the tune! - Tony Miceli

hey,
i'm looking for a used m-55 vibraphone. anybody have one or know someplace that is selling one???

Hi everybody, While still recovering from a pretty hard blow that hit me last month, I thought I would try my hand at singing, thinking it would be easier than wielding the mallets. But it's not. You don't realise it as long as you are in shape. Anyway, I sent the mp3 over to Tony. Tony says "You must post this. everybody will love it" (hem hem). So, if the boss says so, I'll comply. Do you think with a blonde wig and a white suit on, and leaning on the hood of a Bugatti, I might get away with it ?

I've spent the last few months learning "But Not for Me" and finally I made a recording of myself. It's a three track recording.

The first track I recorded was the ride cymbal track. The second was the main vibraphone track (with the melody and solo). The third was the extra comping track. You'll hear the difference because one vibes track is panned to the left and the other is panned to the right.

Enjoy!

Joe Veltri