Birdland, Joe Zawinul, Solo Chapman Stick

I recoded a live version 30 years ago. This version features a lot of double improvising where I am improvising with both hands instead of using a memorized pattern in either hand. This technique is explained at the end of the video. This idea has been a main practice and focus of my style for several years.

[@robsimmonds7685]

Incredible Bob -as always! To be able to switch between all those techniques, in both hands!, and delve in and out of the original music with improvisations, as if it were nothing more difficult than just breathing!, is what makes you a true master of this beautiful instrument. Filmed in a great setting too! Utterly fantastic! 🙏

[@bobculbertson]

Thank you for listening. I have worked on the 2 hand improv technique for a long time and it is one of my favorite ways to approach playing. I will explain more about this in the future when I focus more specifically on Stick technique videos again

[@reekashade]

Sensational my friend…you got the MOJO🎶😀

[@mikevitulli8971]

So cool, Bob, you're simply amazing!! Thanks for sharing!! 🙏🙂

[@yugdails]

Didn’t expect to see this on a Stick! Still so under appreciated as an instrument. Thank you for sharing your musicianship

[@SmiteoPuzzles]

amazing, Bob!

[@ryddlerking7646]

Most impressive sir!

[@SasquatchLovesMe]

this just blew my effing mind!!! your techniques are genius.

[@martincoggiola8343]

maravilloso !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davefrazier8627]

🎉 amazing 😊❤

[@DavidWilliams-xb6ru]

You mentioned the scale improv techniques. Perhaps the next video, you explain what you do with your thumbs. It's gonna take a few views to figure out what all you do. First view, all I can say is Wow.

[@Eternal420ninja]

Awesome playing as always Robert

[@polorrioabaixo7293]

Magic, well played sir 👏👏👏

[@Kalle-zu3uj]

Unbelievable!

[@radkon67]

Bob.!!

[@bobculbertson]

Rad!!

[@gordonktozer]

Simply - superb!

[@ComicusFreemanius]

That backdrop looks like a Birdland.

[@danielmconnolly7]

And I used to think that ChapStick was for dry lips...🤔

[@johndurant8687]

It can be!