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Bob Masteller explains how he self-taught himself to play the vibraphone. The vibraphone (or the vibes) is a musical instrument in the percussion family. It's similar to the xylophone and is commonly...

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Dizzy Gillespie | S.C. Hall of Fame

"From the Be to the Bop: The Musical Legacy of Dizzy Gillespie." An excerpt from South Carolina ETV's Carolina Stories.

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Being in a Jazz Band | Artopia

Eboni Ramm talks about her experiences of working with a band and being the only vocalist.

Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Recording | Artopia

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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Recording | Artopia

In this Artopia segment, we get the rare opportunity to watch a Piano Jazz recording session. Join Marian McPartland in the studio, talking and playing with the great jazz pianist Joe Sample. Marian...

Joe Sample Explains Poetry and Rhythm | Artopia

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Joe Sample Explains Poetry and Rhythm | Artopia

Jazz musician Joe Sample says rap music is poetry to a rhythm.

Marian McPartland, Host of Piano Jazz | Artopia

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Marian McPartland, Host of Piano Jazz | Artopia

Marian McPartland is host of the acclaimed program, Piano Jazz, featured on National Public Radio for more than twenty-five years. She is a well-known jazz pianist and founder of Halcyon Records. She...