Jimmy Herring Lesson

First Google video result for the man, the myth, the legend...Mr. Jimmy Herring. He is not micd great so might have to turn the volume up a bit, but it is a great insight into his approach to playing guitar.

Short film, good music

So I recorded and edited the music for my friend Esther's film "Lost and Found". Here's what it looks like.




It's a real cool short film, and I love her editing techniques. I'm a little disappointed in the quality of the audio- it sounded amazing in the studio, but didn't come out as clear in the digital copy for obvious reasons. The composer and musician is a really talent guy from Pasadena who is a music student at UCLA named Braeden. I'd love to hear some feedback.

Some people have way too much time on their hands

'Nuff said. Just watch the video

Jazz Fest Performances Stream on RollingStone.com

Those of us who cannot attend Jazz Fest in New Orleans in person have the option to stream select performances via RollingStones website. The schedule of performances has not been released yet but the website hints at live streaming of the Wilco, Arcade Fire, and Galactic shows.




Briefly: RollingStone.com to Stream Performances From Jazz Fest Next Weekend

A Little Like George....

So I was listening to some Wilco last night and I came across the song "You Never Know" from their self-titled album, and I was eerily entranced. Probably because it sounds like it should have come straight off of one of my favorite albums of all time, George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass." Take a listen




Hope you enjoy!

Book Review

I recently finished reading Victor Wooten's "The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music" and I cannot recommend it enough to anyone who plays or simply enjoys music.

The book follows the story of Victor (of Flecktones fame) as he learns about music and life from a mysterious man simply named Michael. While Wooten does not write in the most eloquent of prose, his message comes across loud and clear: there is much more to music than just the notes.

The Melody of Rhythm

Ok, so what do you get when Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and percussionist Zakir Hussain compose a triple concerto and music for a trio? The answer lies below!!!!!! Just picked up this recording from the library and have been blown away after listening once. By the time you read this post I have probably listened several more times. As always, enjoy!