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Milt Jackson On Piano Jazz

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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

Milt Jackson On Piano Jazz

In an archival session from 1991, the vibraphonist gets together with host Marian McPartland for a performance of his own standard, "Bags' Groove."

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Feeling The Vibes: The Short History Of A Long Instrument

Lionel Hampton was the first musician to use the vibraphone on a jazz recording. Reg Davis/Getty Images hide caption

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Take Five: A Jazz Sampler

Feeling The Vibes: The Short History Of A Long Instrument

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Jazz is the only genre of music that uses the vibes as a lead or improvisational instrument. It's been a process in helping to save this beautiful-sounding and versatile instrument from extinction. Leading off with Lionel Hampton, here are five examples of that beauty and versatility.

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Basic Jazz Record Library

The Modern Jazz Quartet: 'The Comedy'

"An excursion into Renaissance Italy." That is how jazz critic Murray Horwitz describes The Comedy, which tells the story of several fictional denizens of the 1500s. The album also has a surprise appearance by Diahann Carroll, of Dynasty fame.

The Modern Jazz Quartet: 'The Comedy'

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