Bobby Hutcherson

   Easily one of jazz's greatest vibraphonists, Bobby Hutcherson epitomizes the modern jazz vibraphonist. He helped modernize his instrument by redefining what could be done with it -- sonically, technically, melodically, and emotionally and in the process, became one of the defining voices of Blue Note's glorious and classic 1960s roster.

During the 1960’s Bobby released two masterful recordings for Blue Note Records “Stick Up!” and “Dialogue” that would define the vibraphone as a jazz instrument for decades to come. He also performed and recorded with some of the most important Artists’ in jazz including Grant Green, Charles Lloyd, Jackie McLean, Herbie Hancock, Harold Lland, and McCoy Tyner - whom Bobby continues to record and tour with.

In 1986 he appeared in the motion picture Round Midnight alongside Dexter Gordon and Herbie Hancock.

Today Bobby Hutcherson tours a quartet consisting of some of the top sidemen in jazz music in addition to appearing as a special guest with renowned artists like Herbie Hancock, Joey DeFrancesco, and McCoy Tyner. In January 2010 Bobby Hutcherson released “Wise One” on Kind of Blue Records to wide critical acclaim. A new live recording featuring Bobby Hutcherson with the Joey DeFrancesco Trio is scheduled for release in 2011.

The Critics Speak:

“The picture of cool, except for his arms and hands, which were blurs of movement that work magic, playing the vibes in both senses of the word. Hutcherson is one of the world’s greatest marimba players, too”
-San Francisco Chronicle

“His last several albums have been tributes to endless improvisational possibilities … set firmly in the tradition…the music takes on other meanings and seems like an example of how to be elegant and thoughtful”
-New York Times

The Musicians Speak:

“One of the best musicians in the world”
-McCoy Tyner


Concert Formats:
-Quartet
- Bobby Hutcherson &
The Joey DeFrancesco Trio
-As a Special Guest*

Backline Needs:
- 1 Professional Vibraphone
- 1 Acoustic grand piano
- 1 bass amp
- 1 jazz drum kit

Select Discography:
“Wise One” (Kind of Blue, 2010)
“For Sentimental Reasons” (Kind of Blue, 2007)
“Stick Up” (Blue Note, 1965)
“Dialogue” (Blue Note, 1964)

For additional information contact: Maurice Montoya/Maurice Montoya Music Agency
Phone: 212-229-9160, Fax: 212-229-9168, e-mail: mm@mmmusicagency.com