The Beat Goes On #110: "Xylophones, Vibes & Marimbas"
From: Travis Parkin
Series: The Beat Goes On
Length: 58:55
Host Travis Parkin opens the program with a look at the ancient origins of the xylophone and offers up 20th century examples of its use by Red Norvo and Antoine Olivier. The vibraphone emerged as a successor to the xylophone in jazz and popular music. Pioneering artists included Lionel Hampton and Harry Askt. Vibraphone players Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson are also featured. The show wraps up by exploring the differences between the xylophone and marimba, as illustrated by music from Moondog and the Balafon Marimba Ensemble.
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Piece Description
Host Travis Parkin opens the program with a look at the ancient origins of the xylophone and offers up 20th century examples of its use by Red Norvo and Antoine Olivier. The vibraphone emerged as a successor to the xylophone in jazz and popular music. Pioneering artists included Lionel Hampton and Harry Askt. Vibraphone players Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson are also featured. The show wraps up by exploring the differences between the xylophone and marimba, as illustrated by music from Moondog and the Balafon Marimba Ensemble.
Timing and Cues
Cue for Floating Break and Musical Works/Playlist are attached
Additional Files
- TBGO 110 Playlist and Cues (thebeatgoeson-110-playlist.rtf.doc)
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