by JohnnyConga » Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:10 pm
Hi Otto...sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, but I have been very busy trying to coordinate 1. My New Book that I started to do some time ago and now I have at least 20 pages of it done. I call it "Conga-Robics" with "JC" Johnny Conga, which will feature my S.T.O.M.P. method...2. I am going into the studio to record my next CD, at the end of this month. 3. I am still compiling information for the DVD/Video. 4. I am gigging with 3 different bands including my own starting this week so it's been great for me, and about freakin time, 5. Teaching too. 6. have been rehearsing my new perc. ensamble "Origins",with brothers, Ivan Galvez,Tor Dietrichson,Steve Cherena and Tahoma,all local cats here in Seattle. As far as the Santana rhythms are concerned, i will try and get to them ,but understand some things can't be transcribed,because some are "made up" patterns by the player, but think about it in terms of "rhythm assimilation", try to break it down by listening, sometimes, listening is a better teacher, than notation...hope that helps a bit......hangin and bangin!...."JC" Johnny Conga.... :;):