Here's a Quick & Dirty recording from a gig at a supermarket. We are playing "Juliet-style", up on a balcony above the people as they shop below. I had a substitute bass player that day so we didn't play any of my originals.

Ross Shodek - Bass

Jorge Ginorio - Conga, Timbal
http://www.JorgeGinorio.com

Dana Sudborough - eVibe and cowbell (during conga solo)

http://www.triomontuno.com

Another video from Angelo who just might be the oldest vibe player in the world? Well he's at least most likely in the top 10 i would bet!

I watched this video and saw him standing behind the instrument and playing away and thought, wow!!!

Just thought i'd post it here.

When Gary told us about his childhood, we had a little talk about tap dancing.

Having a look on Joe Locke's agenda, I saw that he will be performing at Jazz Baltica (Germany) in July, with young tap dancer Maurice Chestnut and a few other percussionists. The title of the performance is : "Percussion Discussion".

Whao!! I'd love to be a little mouse and attend!… But who knows, maybe there will be some video on Youtube…

You've been very gracious to share so much about your life in music. I am hoping you might share a bit about two of your more unusual recordings, "Tennessee Firebird" and "Time Machine." I have always been fond of both. How did you collect all those Nashville musicians in one place? Who is Walter L? Overdubbing was still in its infancy when you recorded "Time Machine." How were the people at RCA to work with? And one last question. Was that you carrying the vibe bars on the cover of your first album "New Vibe Man in Town"?

Gary talks about his travels!

Some time ago we started a post about life and death of vibists. I just realised today that we missed talking about a loss: Belgian vibist Fats Sadi passed last February 20 at this age of 81 without us mentioning it here. I thought this omission should be repaired.

So, here are a few links with info in his memory:

- Short Bio and Discopgraphie from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fats_Sadi
- More substantial version with photos: http://www.jazzinbelgium.com/musician/sadi
- Article from Timesonline: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5982762.ece

Yes, tell us Gustavo! Please! :o)

P.S.: If you need it, here is the link to the general rules of a "Who is"...
http://www.vibesworkshop.com/faq/what-who/tonymiceli/031409

My thoughts on technique. In response to Vibraman's post.

Just kind of off the top of my head.

Argentina Diary

Day 1
6:40am. I stumble off the American Airlines flight from Miami after a mostly sleepless flight. The first thing I notice is that all the airport workers are wearing medical masks and rubber gloves. Guess they’re taking the flu seriously down here. In the baggage area I am concerned because there are no carts in sight. I have five pieces of luggage (three vibes cases, two personal luggage).
[Reminder to self: call Mark, my trusty case maker in Massachusetts, and order a replacement for the large case. This one won’t last much longer.]

This video made me smile, really big, and I wanted to post it here. Then I saw that Tifoo posted it. Even better!

Barry