Gary Burton performs “O Grande Amour”

This video features a solo performance of Gary Burton. In this performance interview with KPLU/Jazz24 program host, Abe Beeson, its just Gary Burton and his vibes and this video features his arrangement of O Grande Amour. This close up video really gives the viewer a close up of Gary’s technique.

What is you favorite Gary Burton album? Have you ever seen Gary perform live? Leave your comments below.

Originally posted on DrumChattr on October 16, 2010 by Dave Gerhart.” target=”_blank”>Dave Gerhart.

Dr. Dave’s Percussion Videos (Episode 013)

This video features Steve Gadd and Stanley Clarke performing My Greatest Hits. The groove and feel between Steve and Stanley is truly inspiring.

Leave your thoughts on this performance in the comments. Also, if there are any other videos/performances we should check out, please let us know.

Originally posted on DrumChattr on October 5, 2010 by Dave Gerhart.

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #71 “Killing Many Birds with 4-Mallets”

Today’s post is all about my warm-up routine. But don’t be fooled…there is a lot more in here than just warm-ups! “Kill Many Birds with 4-Mallets” suggests that when you warm-up you should review ALL the fundamental aspects of playing. What fundamental areas you say? Check out the video to see. What does your warm-up routine look like? How do you work on the fundamentals?

Leave your thoughts in the comments.

Download Thomas Burritt’s Warm-Up Exercises.

For more episodes visit: Percussion Axiom TV

Originally posted on DrumChattr on October 3, 2010 by Thomas Burritt.

Dr. Dave’s Percussion Videos (Episode 012)

Today’s video comes for the TED Conference. TED (Technology Entertainment and Design) is a global set of conferences curated by the American private non-profit Sapling Foundation, formed to disseminate “ideas worth spreading”[1]. Author Elizabeth Gilbert presents: “A new way to think about creativity.”

Ms. Gilbert states that “creativity and suffering are somehow inherently linked and that artistry, in the end, will always lead to anguish…are you cool with that idea?” Leave your thoughts below.

Visit Ted.com for other thought provoking videos.

Originally posted on DrumChattr on October 2, 2010 by Dave Gerhart.

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