Dartman's Advent Calendar 2010: Day 1

Here we are on December 1, 2010. This year, instead of the usual posting of random Christmas LPs or videos or mixes, I thought I would try something different. This is Dartman's Advent Calendar. Just like an advent calendar, each day another part of the picture gets opened to reveal another treat!! Today is Day 1 so we open the tab marked 1 and find a great morsel from none other than the late, great, Lionel Hampton. Here's Lionel and the band jamming out the instrumental tune, "Gin For Christmas". It's interesting to note that Lionel doesn't play the vibes on this track. He's playing drums! Enjoy!

Gin For Christmas - Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra

Touch The Sound

Got to spend some quality time with my good friend, Dame Evelyn Glennie this past week. It worked out that we were both in the same city with our hectic touring schedules. If you don't know who Evelyn is, you need to find out! She is the only full time solo percussionist in the world and is amazing! I've known her since the mid 90s and she is the sweetest person you will ever meet. She made an art film not too long ago about her beliefs in sound and hearing called "Touch The Sound". Here's the trailer for it. Hope you enjoy it! (and definitely try to check out more about Evelyn Glennie!)