Il Vibrafono nel Jazz: evoluzione e impatto

This article discusses the evolution and impact of the vibraphone in jazz music. It highlights the instrument's late entry into the jazz scene, its invention in 1916, and how musicians like Lionel Hampton and Red Norvo pioneered its use. The article also explores the technical and stylistic innovations, such as the use of two or four mallets, which expanded the vibraphone's role in genres like swing, bebop, cool jazz, and free jazz. Finally, it emphasizes the vibraphone's enduring influence and versatility in modern jazz.