Dear all,

This day is a very special day for me. After nearly 23 years and a few long weeks of expectation, this morning I finally came to that incredible thing of getting myself… a vibraphone!!

Because of the numerous inquiries, Joe Cifelli, machinist, and I have been reviewing the possibilities of modifying my current lightweight bottom frame work component, for further breakdown. We are considering as follows:
(a) Release each of the side panels from the current attached bottom cross-arms (with the main braces).
(b) Using these crossarms, develop a sturdy support component, with the main braces, and welded for carrying strength. And, to develop a new sliding "mortice" type bracket for firm attachment during reassembly.

Ok here's a video on the etude: Holyhell937. I perform it and I talk about it.

I hope someone else tries to play this, misery loves company!

Here's the link with the actual lesson and pdf:
http://www.vibesworkshop.com/node/4435

This is a beautiful lesson by friedman. Wait until you hear this solo! It's an incredibly melodic solo, which is the point of the lesson. So Watch: Lesson: Learn! And if you have any questions, ask David!

I have been away for a few days, came back to the workshop and watched the Branford Marsalis video and it still moves me. I read through all the posts and had the feeling that it is time to open up a new thread as too many topics are tumbling through oneanother within the original post...
Before covering the actual topic of my post, I'd like to say, that I am 90% behind Marsalis! Okay, he is being very provocative here, but hey I think he has a point.

I've been a subscriber to Vibes Workshop for some time now and just wanted to tell Tony and everyone involved with the site how much I've enjoyed it! The video is a piece by Ney Rosauro (Brazilian composer) that I've been working on. For those of you that aren't familiar with Ney's music - I think he's a wonderful composer who captures the flavor and atmosphere of Brazil so well. Hope you enjoy.

K. David (Dave) Johnson

This morning I was reading through Steve Kahn's analysis of a Michael Becker solo and became so ill from anxiety that I almost lost my cookies.

Do I have enough time to learn such a vast subject matter?
It's scary to think that even practicing to a sweat in a cold room may never get me there.
I hope there is such a thing as divine intervention and that He's willing to help out.

Here is the analysis:
http://www.stevekhan.com/rojoa.htm

YES, RIGHT NOW Wednesday on www.smallsjazzclub.com you can see

BRYAN CARROT playing with the Ed Cherry Trio

GO THERE NOW and see one of the superb vibraphonists now until 12:30 EST tonight

WWW.SMALLSJAZZCLUB.COM

BruceW

A quick little podcast to accompany my new etude 'holyhell937'.

The etude can be found under check this out.