It's only rare these days that I write anything in this blog, merely because most things that are happening here are just common stuff.

At the moment tho, lots is happening here in the company. We're reorganizing to cope with the huge increased market and specially the demand for the gigVibe model. Reorganizing is in terms of company structure, machinery/workshop structure and simplifying/standardizing the current models, investing in new machines.

It took me a minute to get it, but it's cute.

I have the final lesson coming of our TOTM. The thing is there have been so many heavy videos going up that I thought I should chill on the TOTM and let all this great stuff through. It's been the Burton Lessons, the Friedman lessons, Ed Saindon performing. This is great stuff, and I've been learning a ton from checking out these cats so I assume you guys are as well.

I have the last lesson the 'Putting it all Together' lesson planned and I'll post it soon.

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