Widely acknowledged as one of the greatest vibraphone players of all time, Bobby
Hutcherson was a jazz legend and a cornerstone session player of the legendary
Blue Note recording studios. His pioneering style with its unorthodox use of
open chords and harmonics, not to mention his dexterity with four mallets, soon
established Hutcherson as one of the most sought-after vibraphone players in the
industry. His work on Jackie Mclean's critically acclaimed album One Step
Beyond, released in 1963, was the start of Hutcherson's rise to artistic
prominence. During this period Hutcherson...