This étude is all about quality dynamics and phrasing! I love trying to get the correct dynamics /interpretation on this étude!!

Hello all –

I was born with bad hips and as age I've had to become a bit more creative :-)

I was wondering if any vibe players ever have had hip and back pain while playing? I have found pedaling with my left foot and alternating with my right foot seems to help… Yes, unorthodox but I can make music.

Does anyone else have any tricks?

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Best,

Stefan

Simple idea, a lot that can be done with it.

James Williams, who passed way too soon, was a wonderful pianist who left us some great recordings and compositions. He taught at Berklee during the years I was there, and I used to see him often performing in school concerts, clinics, and local gigs.

I especially like this song, For My Nephews, for its simplicity, bluesy quality, and beautiful melody. it's a keeper.

If you're interested in getting a lead sheet let me know, I'll make one up and post it here or email it to you.

I thought it would be a good chance for us to talk about our careers. Not all of us :-) have had careers like Gary Burton or Mike Manieri or David Friedman. Three incredible and different careers.

This is a great example of a great West coast player, Susan Pascal. Great tune and to me it looks like a textbook example of the "Burton grip".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yecLW49_WdI