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But the subtle addition of a pair of vibraphonists quickly banishes any sense of things being on autopilot.

From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2021

In tribute to the late Bobby Hutcherson, Stefon Harris assembled a multi-generational quartet of vibraphonists that also included newcomer Joel Ross, the robust Warren Wolf and the repeatedly hailed “godfather of neo-soul” Roy Ayers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2017

Bobby Hutcherson, 75, one of the most admired and accomplished vibraphonists in jazz, died on Monday at his home in Montara, Calif. Hutcherson had long been treated for emphysema.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2016

He was one of the first vibraphonists to use four mallets.

From US News • Aug. 17, 2016

Both are in their early 30s, and both started off as drummers, as many vibraphonists do.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2011