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Diane Monroe, Tony Miceli, Tony Marino, Todd Eisler Concert 3-25 7pm

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Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 7:00pm
Check out: Tony Miceli (vb)

THE CONCERT WILL BE HERE:
http://www.mogulus.com/thephillysoundlive

We decided to open this concert for everyone who might be interested in checking it out.
Originally we were inviting a lot of presenters, but since this is the first one we decided to trim that back for this time.

Diane Monroe - violin
Tony Miceli - vibes
Tony Marino - Bass
Todd Eisler - Drums

Jazz Flutist Anne Drummond [*]

Jazz Flutist Anne Drummond -
Excellent jazz flutist from NYC giving a lesson in tone and technique with a sample of one exercise posted on the video!

Omar Faruk Tekbilek on the Zurna with an amazing percussion ensemble [*]

Omar Faruk Tekbilek performing on the Zurna with an amazing percussion ensemble - worth checking out just for the percussion!

Omar Faruk Tekbilek performing on the ney at the International Cervantino Festival [*]

Omar Faruk Tekbilek performing on the ney at the International Cervantino Festival
His website: http://www.omarfaruktekbilek.com/
His MySpace: www.myspace.com/omarfaruktekbilek

Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Turkish Improvisor - Ney [*]

Omar Faruk Tekbilek improvising and performing on the ney with a Turkish orchestra a work entitled "I love you".

Kaval Player Theodosii Spassov [*]

Kaval Player Theodosii Spassov and his Quartet and Studio Primo

Kaval Player - Theodosii Spassov Trio [*]

Contemporary Kaval player - Theodosii Spassov

Kaval player - Sedar Deli [*]

Sedar Deli is a master Kaval player - [serdar deli www.besiktasmuzik.com kaval dersi eğitimi kursu]

EDUCATIONAL

To download a pdf, listen to an audio clip or view a video select the link.

SPECIAL EFFECTS; NON-JAZZ STYLES; HISTORICAL

To view the artist's YouTube, select the link.

Jazz flutist Ali Ryerson with jazz guitarist Joe Beck - Interview - [*]

Part 1 of the Time Out Production Interview on Connecticut TV’s Time Out Productions in 1998. Ali Ryerson - Alto Flute; Joe Beck Guitar

Jazz flutist Ali Ryerson with jazz guitarist Joe Beck [*]

Billie's Bounce - Check out world renowned jazz flutist Ali Ryerson with jazz guitarist Joe Beck - a dynamic duo performing as part of an interview on Connecticut TV’s Time Out Productions in 1998.

Jazz Flutist Ali Ryerson with Joe Beck [*]

Carioca Blue - Check out world renowned jazz flutist Ali Ryerson with jazz guitarist Joe Beck - a dynamic duo performing as part of an interview on Connecticut TV’s Time Out Productions in 1998.

The 37th Annual National Flute Association Convention

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Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 9:00am - Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 5:00pm
Check out:

The greatest annual flute event of the year is going to take place this year in the Big Apple - The 37th Annual National Flute Association Convention!

Benoit Sauve - Great Jazz Recorder Player from France [*]

Check out this great recorder player! He plays along with Coltrane's Blue Train solo. I always thought the recorder was a beautiful instrument!

Ditzi virtuoso Zhang Bin performs Purple Bamboo Melody [*]

Ditzi virtuoso Zhang Bin performs Purple Bamboo Melody

Ditzi virtuoso Zhang Bin performs New Song for Herdsman accompanied by the Sheng - a Chinese reed organ. [*]

Ditzi virtuoso Zhang Bin performs New Song for Herdsman accompanied by the Sheng - a Chinese reed organ.

Ditzi Performance of The Great Desert - A middle-eastern sounding work from the ancient silk road music of the Tang Dynasty [*]

Ditzi Performance of The Great Desert - A middle-eastern sounding work from the ancient silk road music of the Tang Dynasty

Ditzi Virtuoso Du Ciwen performing Birdsong November 22, 2006. [*]

Ditzi Virtuoso Du Ciwen performing Birdsong November 22, 2006.

Marco Granados, Venezuelan flutist performing Serenata Ingenua [*]

Marco Granados, Venezuelan flutist performing Serenata Ingenua - Venezuelan Lullaby - Sensitive and hautingly beautiful melody played as a flute and bass duet with his ensemble, Un Mundo in Caracas, V

Marco Granados, Venezuelan flutist performing Merengue by G. Teppa [*]

Marco Granados, Venezuelan flutist performing Merengue by G. Teppa - in 5/8 with his ensemble, Un Mundo in Caracas, Venezuela, July 2006 at the Teatro Teresa Carreño, Sala Rivas.

Marco Granados, Venezuelan flutist performing an original - Los 12 [*]

Marco Granados, Venezuelan flutist performing an original - Los 12 - Marco Granados with his ensemble, Un Mundo in Caracas, Venezuela, July 2006 at the Teatro Teresa Carreño, Sala Rivas.

Marco Granados, Venezuelan flutist performing - Gaita [*]

Marco Granados, Venezuelan flutist performing - Gaita with his ensemble, Un Mundo in Caracas, Venezuela, July 2006 at the Teatro Teresa Carreño, Sala Rivas.

Marco Granados - Venezuelan Flutist Virtuoso [*]

Marco Granados, Venezuelan flutist, performing an original piece - The Hibiee-Jibiees. Well it’s been a while but these you-tube postings will have been worth the wait!

Let's Study 'I Should Care' (Monday Night at 7!)

BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS NEAR YOUR COMPUTER and play along. I'll go through the tune 'If I Should Care'. We'll analyze and then play it in different keys.

Tune in here Monday for more information.


The class will be here: Click HERE!

I Propose a Bail Out Plan For Jazz Musicians

Everybody is going for a bail out plan, well jazz musicians should also.

Chris Farr Talks About Playing Over Dominant Chords

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Check out:

Here is the recording from the workshop

here's the link to a story with the pdf attached. sorry about that, i kept messing this up. I think it works now.
http://www.larrysimprovpage.com/?q=story/i-promise-here-chris-farr-file-...

Chris is a monster sax player. Played with Maynard Ferfuson and Jill Scott just to name 2 groups. He's a Philly guy and is probably the best young tenor around here.

He'll talk Wed. about playing over dominant chords and how he approaches them. It's based on the lesson I have up here on Dominant Chords, the lesson is linked under 'Check this out'.

If you're going to come, please leave a comment here so I can get an idea on the numbers.

Larry Mckenna Online Masterclass (He's feeling better)

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Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Check out:

Click here to go to the class

Larrys' going to try his class again this Wednesday night. The topic will be RHYTHM CHANGES.

Come back here and I'll have the link to the workshop.

If you can attach a comment to this post and let me know if you're definitely coming.

REGISTRATION for the Larry Mckenna Workshop on Oct. 29, 7pm

We'trying to get an idea of how many people from Larrysimprovpage will attend the workshop. So to register, log in here and reply to this post with a comment telling us you'll be there.

Controlled dissonance [*]

This is a great lesson by Marc Adler. Marc's approach is not the norm in many ways, and his writing and playing reflects all that. It's very interesting to play with and accompany him.

Watch the Philly Sound Live

Check out the Philly Sound Live!

The Humble Major Triad - Solo Sample - some uses to create dissonance in improvisation [*]

This short sample illustrates some uses of major triads to create controlled dissonance as a way to enliven your improvisations.

Paul Horn in Lhasa, Tibet - solo flute [*]

Now for something a little different – more well known for his sax playing, Paul Horn was an excellent flutist as well.

San Diego Jazz Flutist Lori Bell [*]

I know you’ll enjoy this lyrical and creative flutist from San Diego – Lori Bell.

Jazz Flutist Anders Bostrom Alto Flute solo on "Reflections" [*]

Another great performance by jazz flutist Anders Bostrom. This time he is playing the alto flute and takes a beautuful solo on Thelonious Monk's "Reflections." Enjoy!

Jazz Flutist Anders Bostrom performs in Argentina [*]

I know you’ll enjoy this flutist who lives in Verona, NJ - Anders Bostrom - a beautifully fluid and creative, intense jazz player!

The NEW Locator

OK, here's the NEW locator. If you're looking to Jam with others or find an instrument look here.

Special Effects - Ezra Laderman's June 29th [*]

American Composer Ezra Laderman’s solo flute work June 29th [his birthdate!] as performed by Sabitino Sheri [not sure of spelling!].

Special Effects - Jethro Tull [Ian Anderson] [*]

Jethro Tull [Ian Anderson] - a lengthy and classic live performance by the original rock flutist in grand form! Classic British rock from the mid-seventies at it’s best!

Special Effects - Flames Must Not Encircle Sides - by Robert Dick [*]

Flames Must Not Encircle Sides - by Robert Dick as performed by Claudio Barile.

Special Effects - Fish are Jumping - by Robert Dick [*]

Fish are Jumping - by Robert Dick as performed by Ethan Jenkins. You can clearly hear similar vocalizations to Ian Anderson’s solo in this blues based composition.

Special Effects - Jose Valentino - Bass Flute Solo [*]

Free improvisation on the bass flute by a very talented flutist from Florida.

Special Effects - Greg Pattillo [*]

Greg Pattillo - performer - reviewed in Flute Talk, lives in NYC and has a strong classical background has developed a percussive style of playing connected to Beat-Box vocalizations of Hip-Hop.

Special Effects on the Flute - Greg Pattillo [*]

Here Greg Pattillo is performing free form improvisation on the bass flute.

Stella Solo - Keith Jarrett [*]

Keith Jarrett – live broadcast in France
At a tempo similar to one contemplated for the written solo I’ve posted.

Stella Solo - Bill Evans [*]

Bill Evans – live broadcast in Oslo in 1966.

Historical - Moe Koffman - Jazz Flutist - Swingin' Shepherd Blues [*]

Yes, the man who penned “Swingin’ Shepherd Blues.” An excellent alto saxophonist and composer, Moe also was quite adept at the flute and I’ve posted two videos

Historical - Moe Koffman, jazz flutist - Timepiece [*]

Yes, the man who penned “Swingin’ Shepherd Blues.” An excellent alto saxophonist and composer, Moe also was quite adept at the flute and I’ve posted two videos

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