Way Too Funny

No One Sets Out To Be A Smooth Jazz Musician

Even More on the Deagan

My friend John Keene posted a comment below about the Deagan vibes and mentioned this video on youtube. You REALLY here the distinct difference between Musser and Deagan here.  Read John’s comment below also. It’s in the section about Deagan vibes below.

Wow I never knew that Cal uses sticks like Milt. Why do guys use the short sticks. I’ve used them, they’re fun but I don’t know what the preferences are? Is it closer to the hand or something like that?

Afro Blue

Here’s Gary with Makoto playing Afro Blue. Both are amazing to watch and listen to.

AMT Microphones

I’m endorsed and sell AMT Mics. I believe they are incredible microphones. Not only do I believe it but check out this video!

Bud Powell (don't transcribe other vibe players)

I’m always telling vibe player NOT to transcribe vibe players, but transcribe piano and guitar players. Just my 2 cents. I think there is more for us to get out of ‘them’ then there is from ‘us’. Sure study Milt, he’s the best but there’s also Bud, Coltrane, Dextor. They invented the style, they were part of it. I would argue that besides Milt and Gary that you’re better off study horn, piano and guitar players.

Here’s a video on Bud and that I posted on my larrysimprovpage blog.

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Man, he’s my favorite piano player. I’ve transcribed him and studied him for years. Don’t know if any of it rubbed off, but he’s the man. If you haven’t checked out his tunes like Celia and Parisian Thoroughfare your missing some cool stuff. My favorite thing about Bud is how he plays through simple harmonies. How he gets around and moves.