Sisto-Jazz Vibraphone Book, The (online audio access included)

Dick Sisto's The Jazz Vibraphone Book is a comprehensive view of the evolution of the vibraphone. Using originally composed solos in the styles of Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo, Milt Jackson, Gary Burton, Bobby Hutcherson, and Mike Mainieri, Dick gives an inside view of their stylistic differences. An analysis of each solo and a play-along rhythm section track provides a valuable method of recreating these solos, as well as learning to create new ones. This book is an important addition to the library of every serious mallet student. - (from the foreword by Dave Samuels)