John Groves Music has a very eclectic collection of solo transcriptions, including some by Barry Harris and Lennie Tristano. Definitely worth checking out. Read more →
Author: Vic
Ted Greene’s V-System
I’m digging Ted Greene’s V-System for organizing guitar chords. The shapes he used in Chord Chemistry make a lot more sense now, and no longer seem like random (but incredibly useful) voicings. I highly recommend checking it out if you’re a guitar player. Read more →
NYT on Zorn at 60
The New York Times has an interesting feature on John Zorn at 60. Read more →
Attack of the Ampersands: Pete & Vic play Kettle & Stone
The Pete & Vic Duo will be playing the grand opening celebration of The Kettle & Stone Brewing Co. in Gunbarrel on the 27th of July. We’ll also be there this Saturday (the 13th) as a warm-up to the main event. The team behind Kettle & Stone are great supporters of live music, and the rooms (that’s right, there are… Read more →
Trumpet Transcriptions from Jeff Helgensen
Jeff Helgensen’s blog is a great source for transcriptions of trumpet solos. Read more →
Take Five with Vic Dillahay at All About Jazz
If you’re interested in an obscure guitar player’s poorly-worded opinions on jazz, All About Jazz’ “Take Five with Vic Dillahay” should be right up your alley. Read more →
Rock and Roll Economics
A transcript of Alan B. Krueger’s speech Rock and Roll Economics: Rebuilding the Middle Class. Read more →
Ethan Hein on Computer Improvisation
There’s an interesting feature on computer improvisation from Ethan Hein’s blog. It almost makes me want to revisit some of my old attempts at algorithmic improvisation, though I expect the results would still be lackluster. If only code were a more inspiring instrument…. Read more →