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Lionel Hampton
Meet the artist
A vibraphonist and bandleader who helped bring the instrument into the foreground of jazz. His work with Benny Goodman also belongs to the history of prominent integrated jazz ensembles. Bright struck-metal tones meet a strong feeling for swing.
Lingering resonance allows a percussion instrument to sing fluid melodic lines. Large bands generate heat, while smaller groups foreground nimble exchanges. Work with Benny Goodman also belongs to the history of musicians crossing social boundaries. Danceable rhythm leads toward subtler changes of harmony and sustain, revealing the vibraphone's wide expressive range within jazz.
Where to start listening
Compare Getz's saxophone with the vibraphone, hearing how two distinct timbres converse within a shared swing.
1955Hamp and Getz
Lionel Hampton / Stan Getz
A meeting between vibraphonist Lionel Hampton and tenor saxophonist Stan Getz. Their different instrumental voices share an easy swing and responsive improvisational conversation.
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