THE MASTER OF THE MUSIC LIVES THE MUSIC

Marvin Smith's PASSION for MUSIC is present in everything he does. HE IS THE MUSIC BECAUSE HE LIVES IT and TEACHES IT. MARVIN BU GA LU SMITH IS THE DRUM. HE IS ENLIGHTENED IN A SPECIAL WAY, WITH SPECIAL GIFTS!

Series 112 Marvin Bu Ga Lu Smith MASTER SESSION

Series #112 part 1 has that beautiful, natural sound that the old analog studios like VanGelder's used to produce. Jazz recording has changed since the introduction of digital. Marvin Bu Ga Lu Smith has designed a way of capturing music by using HIS EARS and training students like Andrew Greeney to use their own, individual talents. Andrew has spent much time under MASTER MALCOM CECIL, who produced and recorded Stevie Wonder. Marvin is shown here in his new 48 track, state of the art studio space and the sounds of this session speak for themselves. Few words can give you the depth of tone color that originates here as Ron Petrides, David Schnitter and Robert Kopec, all join in to push Marvin's session into that OLD BUT NEW TRADITIONAL JAZZ ENVIRONMENT that Marvin has created for the benefit of all young players so they can now have the opportunity to play along with THE MASTERS. All the players on this session are MASTER PLAYERS that come together as examples of how to communicate their individual personalities through colorful sound vibration. The solos that are heard here throughout this evening are great examples of strong, musical vocabulary and the communication is on the highest level. It's very spiritual and each player knows exactly what he wants to say to the next. I loved watching the video work that was done here but I especially liked the DEEP, RICH SOUND of each player's instrument. I believe that the sound that comes out of Marvin's drums is unique not only because of his special way of tuning them but also because he tunes them to the PITCH OF THE MOMENT and plays them that way as well. Marvin's TOUCH on the drum head is also very special and is one of his TRADE MARKS. Just listen to the entire session and allow it to "SPEAK" through the great recording and capturing that was done here.
LOVE ALWAYS and ALWAYS LOVE,
HABIB