Call it a percussionist's answer to Flight of the Bumblebee — with a twist. "Filigree," by composer Robert Honstein, is a rapid-fire workout for solo vibraphone. The instrument's bars, however, are ...

Are the vibes good? These tracks by Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Roy Ayers and others, chosen by 12 musicians and writers, should convince you. By Giovanni Russonello We’re living in the era of ...

Damon Choice's hands sweep elegantly over the surface of his vibraphone, his mallets moving with blurred beauty. The instrument produces an unearthly - he calls it "spiritual" - sound that floats with ...

Bopstacle Course; Midnight Sun; Django; Herzog; Sad Eyes; Captain Señor Mouse; Vibrations; Spring High; Saturn's Child; I See You Baby, Looking At Me; Midnight Sun ...

Corey Mwamba delves into the many colours of an under-appreciated instrument: the vibraphone. In the first episode of a new three-part series, Corey explores different ways in which the vibraphone has ...

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IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This vibraphone, used by Lionel ...