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Marco is a fine drummer! I heard him with Liebman's quartet a few years ago.. Randy, I'll pass along your kind words, Randy -- he really is a monster; he plays in numerous bands in the central PA area (Scranton/Wilkes Barre) area including a rock band called Mere Mortals. He is also on the teaching faculty at PSU. This version of Liebman's quartet has been a work in progress for a few years now and they seem to be more empathic each time I hear them. Vic told me they may tour sometime in the fall. I am going to look into possible venues for them around west Michigan.. And please do give Marco my best regards. We all had dinner after a fall concert in Holland, Mi. They really sounded great, and I was admittedly skeptical before the show because I have been a longtime fan of Jamey Haddad and his creative contribution to Liebman's music. Marco didn't disappoint me..

Marco is a fine drummer! I heard him with Liebman's quartet a few years ago..

The workshop and concert went very well! At 1:30 pm, the 3 of us listened to and critiqued several small guitar based ensembles until 3:30. Vic is not only a great guitarist and musician, but a great clinician as well.. He articulated his suggestions and criticisms with the kind of knowledge and authority that come from many years of experience. One of his points after listening to all the ensembles, was that though technically they all played nice solos, some were trying too hard to play chromatically and modally hip, and were missing other important elements; to go ahead and stretch and get creative with the form, but play tones in the lines and phrases that frame the chords and form of the tune, occasionally imply or quote the melody of the tune being played, and encouraged them to tell a story when they solo. One guitar student in particular had great solo chops, but seldom played chords while he was soloing. Vic told him that his solo was technically interesting, but was like listening to a piano player who had his left hand in his lap, soloing with just his right hand. That in a guitar trio, because there is no other instrument playing chords, he should think more like a piano player and integrate the chords more in his solos and had him for one chorus, solo for 4 bars, play the chords for 4 bars, then for the next chorus, solo for 2 bars, then play chords for 2 bars. Another criticism Vic had was there often wasn't much thought given to intros and endings. After the ensemble workshop was over, Vic got all the guitar players together in a big circle of chairs and worked with them for another hour or so. At the same time I did a one hour clinic with a percussion class. Later, we had a 30 minute rehearsal at 5:30, After that, I took a nice bike ride around the campus and Green Lake, then went to the cafeteria for dinner and an hour of quiet time before the concert. The concert hit at 8:30 and was a gas! The students loved it! Jack Dryden is a great acoustic bass player and his natural forte is the kind of guitar player Vic is. They played together like old friends. And I even got to play a tune on the harmonica! So I played 'Runnin' At The Mouth' .. There was a very talented student drummer there I called up to play with us and he swung his ass off! That gig was BIG FUN !!! Vic is truly one of the jazz world's finest guitar players.

The workshop and concert went very well! At 1:30 pm, the 3 of us listened to and critiqued several small guitar based ensembles until 3:30. Vic is not only a great guitarist and musician, but a great clinician as well.. He articulated his suggestions and criticisms with the kind of knowledge and authority that come from many years of experience. One of his points after listening to all the ensembles, was that though technically they all played nice solos, some were trying too hard to play chromatically and modally hip, and were missing other important elements; to go ahead and stretch and get creative with the form, but play tones in the lines and phrases that frame the chords and form of the tune, occasionally imply or quote the melody of the tune being played, and encouraged them to tell a story when they solo. One guitar student in particular had great solo chops, but seldom played chords while he was soloing. Vic told him that his solo was technically interesting, but was like listening to a piano player who had his left hand in his lap, soloing with just his right hand. That in a guitar trio, because there is no other instrument playing chords, he should think more like a piano player and integrate the chords more in his solos and had him for one chorus, solo for 4 bars, play the chords for 4 bars, then for the next chorus, solo for 2 bars, then play chords for 2 bars. Another criticism Vic had was there often wasn't much thought given to intros and endings. After the ensemble workshop was over, Vic got all the guitar players together in a big circle of chairs and worked with them for another hour or so. At the same time I did a one hour clinic with a percussion class. Later, we had a 30 minute rehearsal at 5:30, After that, I took a nice bike ride around the campus and Green Lake, then went to the cafeteria for dinner and an hour of quiet time before the concert. The concert hit at 8:30 and was a gas! The students loved it! Jack Dryden is a great acoustic bass player and his natural forte is the kind of guitar player Vic is. They played together like old friends. And I even got to play a tune on the harmonica! So I played 'Runnin' At The Mouth' .. There was a very talented student drummer there I called up to play with us and he swung his ass off! That gig was BIG FUN !!!

Mark, I don't believe you mention in this thread who the sidemen were? The reason I ask is because last I knew, Quincy Davis, a GR native was playing drums with TH..

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DAMN! SOPRANOS HAS GOTTEN EVEN DARKER! I just watched the new episode and I'll say it again,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, DAMN!

Who's the drummer in your avatar?

These concerts are put together annually by John Wunsch, and though you certainly could come if you wanted, they are typically put together as a workshop/concert event in the chapel for the Interlochen student body.. I just got confirmation yesterday. The concert will be April 13th I believe at 7 pm..

Question: Does a band have to be on a well known label to get into Bonnaroo? We haven't had much luck..

She would indeed be a delightful party partner! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHNNY! With any luck, we'll soon get a gig or 2 in your neck of the woods..

But can he really PLAY that Bad Boy??? There's nothin' worse than hearin' some teeth-smackin' during a Jaw Harp solo. You better believe it. Which Portland do you live in Jeff? Maine? Michigan? Oregon?

Nice article!

It's always a joy to play with Vic.. By the way, do you have any of his Cds other than the 2004 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"? "Music of Alec Wilder" on Double-Time, from 96; "Moonscape" on Steeplechase, 97; and the new one, "A Second Look," on the Mel Bay label. My favorite is "Moonscape." I ordered the latest CD "A Second Look" from Schulers..

What a nice surprise!

Thanks Chuck.. I'll drop by and see what Herm has.. He has an interesting shop..

Right on your royalness.. Those are some of my all time favs!

It's always a joy to play with Vic.. By the way, do you have any of his Cds other than the 2004 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?

http://www.vicjuris.com/index.html

Vic's 2004 cd on the Steeple Chase label, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" was recorded in an organ trio format with Jesse Chandler on the B3 & Tim Horner on drums.

For those of you not familiar with Vic Juris, he is a versatile and accomplished guitarist of note with lots of profound experience and history, and has played in many settings ranging from traditional and straight ahead styles as well as his interest in improvisational forms that are more experimental in nature.. He likes to play in an open ended trio situation, allowing a greater range of freedom..

I'm glad you had a chance to catch them Joe. I heard them on WBLV last week and was lovin' what I heard!

2 years ago I had the pleasure of doing 2 hits with Vic Juris. A concert at Interlochen Fine Arts Academy and the Firefly in Ann Arbor.. I was recently contacted by Interlochen Fine Arts Academy near Traverse City to do another concert with Vic. It will be a trio with bassist Jack Dryden. The date will either be March 2nd or April 13th.. Vic is truly a great guitarist. Very creative and always challenging.

Maybe we could make that work... It sure would be a great night of musik !