Tim Collins grew up in Plattsburgh taking piano lessons. But he really wanted to be a drummer. Those dual tracks led him to a less common instrument, the vibraphone. "Drums plus piano equals vibes, ...

Roy Ayers, whose hypnotic vibraphone playing and genre-blending compositions transformed jazz and influenced generations of musicians across multiple genres, died Tuesday in New York City. He was 84.

Percussionist Matt Sharrock is putting out new vibes these days. For the last 15 years, the Boston-based percussionist and new music specialist has performed around the country and here in central ...