Recordings, important though they are, do not come close to capturing the extraordinary tintinnabulation of Jason Adasiewicz’s vibraphone. You have to be in the room to fully perceive the sou… ...

The keys are aranged in a circular array, and even though this may not be the most effective method of robotizing the vibraphone, the robotics club wanted to create a unique piece of art.

Are the vibes good? These tracks by Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Roy Ayers and others, chosen by 12 musicians and writers, should convince you.

The vibraphone was a key instrument in the big-band era, particularly when played by bandleaders Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton and Red Norvo.

Every key has a solenoid positioned below it. The beauty here is that other than four small holes used for mounting, the vibraphone hasn’t been altered at all.

Vibraphonist Stefon Harris gives us a lesson in empathy on and off the bandstand with his band Blackout.

Jazz-funk pioneer Roy Ayers died Tuesday in New York. The vibraphonist, known for his often-sampled 1976 album “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” died after a long illness and a “beautiful 84 ...

Dave Pike, a bebop-style jazz musician who pioneered the amplified vibraphone, died Saturday in Del Mar.

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 ...

The joys of jazz: Vibraphone player Gary Burton says improvisation is key (video) ...