DVD demos are at the publishers |
Robert Schwieger produced a longer demo of my first two DVDs and they're at four publishing houses. Well, they'll be there Monday for sure. Then, we shall see!Thanks for sending out some good thoughts...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:47:00 GMT |
New DVDs in production |
heyYesterday I got together with Robert Schwieger who's filming and editing my latest DVDs, Snare Drum Technique and The Latin Funk Connection. Both were recorded at Palito Sound, my studio here at ho...
Posted by on Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:03:00 GMT |
Havana Last Day |
Woke up very early this morning. I wanted to drink in the morning here at Bacuranao. I took many pictures of the flowers and palms in the morning light. I'll post some of these on photobucket so you a...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:56:00 GMT |
Wednesday in Havana |
Two days left here in Havana. I'm with the group of mostly Canadian music teachers, staying at the Villa Bacuranao. I've been trying to hook up with the two great percussionists from KLIMAX, Jean and ...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:26:00 GMT |
Tuesday in Havana |
Tuesday began my last three days in Havana. I did forget to mention an important meeting I had the past week. Dr. Olavo Alén Rodrguez is a preeminent Cuban musicologist and a very good friend of mine....
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:03:00 GMT |
Monday in Matanzas |
Just found some notes regarding Saturday in la Habana. I stay at the Hotel Lincoln in Centro Habana. One of the reasons I stay there is because of the farmers' markets nearby. These are the real deal ...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT |
Friday and Saturday in Havana |
Wednesday, I forgot to mention that I had a serious hang with Julio (el Guie), conguero with KLIMAX. We were going to have a lesson and go to a rumba. Hmmm...Well, we ended up going to a rumba in San ...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:30:00 GMT |
Thurs. June 26 in Havana |
Thursday 26 JuneHad a long day on Wednesday so Thursday began at 9 AM. I went outside the Hotel Lincoln to the small "cafeteria" across the street. Had a double shot of café for....3 cents (60 pesos)....
Posted by on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:39:00 GMT |
Wednesday in la Habana, continued |
Wednesday continuedAfter a brief rest at the Lincoln Hotel (on Galiano Street, near the Malecón) I met with my great friend and teacher, Miguel Garcia Fernandez. Miguel and I began working together (h...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:04:00 GMT |
My sweet friend, Maya, has passed away |
my beautiful dog Maya, friend of my life, died so unexpectedly yesterday. those of you who met Maya knew how crazy we were for each other. She is sorely missed. Please take a moment to wish her well a...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:02:00 GMT |
