[JP78]

i'm really loving the sound of vibraphones, marimbas, and glockenspiels (sp?) lately; do any of you guys have some killer recordings featuring this group of instruments? i don't care if they're orchestral, trip-hop, electronica, small group jazz, or anything else....i just want to hear some great tracks.

to be clear, i'm more interested in good tracks involving these instruments, not necessarily in the quality of the recording of them. of course, if you have recommendations that fall into both categories....well all the better  .

best,

jp

[lonewolfny42]

Try this....easy and laid back....

http://www.amazon.com/Monterey-Concerts-Cal-Tjader/dp/B000000ZCY

List of main artists that play the Vibraphone....

    * Peter Appleyard
    * Roy Ayers
    * Gary Burton
    * John Cocuzzi
    * Walt Dickerson
    * Stefon Harris
    * Lionel Hampton
    * Jay Hoggard
    * Bobby Hutcherson
    * Milt Jackson
    * Max Miller
    * Joe Locke
    * Steve Nelson
    * Red Norvo
    * Chuck Redd
    * Jerry Tachoir
    * Cal Tjader
    * James Westfall

[orthobiz]

Buzzy Linhart, A Pussycat Can Go Far

Paul

[FullRangeMan]

Dear JP78,
Try this SACD,  http://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/2291  a five stars disc. 
The only problem this is a mono(very good sound) recording from 1953,54 & 55, Time is 38:58, barcode 025218732864
1- Django
2- One bas hit
3- La ronhde suite
4- The queen?s fancy
5- Delauney?s dilemma
6- Autumn in NY
7- But not for me
8- Milano

[bunnyma357]

Violent Femmes - Gone Daddy Gone
&
Lionel Hampton


Jim C

[lonewolfny42]

One slightly different...... an eastern flair...

[chadh]

These three are all sublime, and undeniable classics:

"Like Minds", featuring Gary Burton, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, and Roy Haynes

"Crystal Silence", featuring Gary Burton and Chick Corea

"The New Crystal Silence", featuring Gary Burton and Chick Corea

I love this one too:

"Beyond the Wall", featuring Kenny Garrett, Bobby Hutcherson, Pharaoh Saunders, Brian Blade et al.

The albums above are examples of the vibraphone done "right."  For an example of the glockenspiel done "wrong", go no further than Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing", from Axis: Bold as Love.

Chad

[lonewolfny42]

Here's a nice link.....

[bunnyma357]

For another different take - Steve Reich uses them in minimalist/classical works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egwXKQDYcvc

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x817vg_music-for-18-musicians-steve-reich_music



Jim C

[JP78]

as usual, you guys have given me an overwhelming amount of suggestions  . i have to say these past few months have been a musical renaissance for me...listening to all this new music...reading up on history...ok, well let me get through this stack of recordings and i will report back  .

jp