Description: Vibraphone jazz music is a subgenre within the broader jazz category that prominently features the vibraphone as a lead instrument. The vibraphone, also known as the vibes or vibraharp, is a percussion instrument similar to the xylophone but equipped with motor-driven rotating discs beneath its bars, producing a vibrato effect. In jazz, vibraphonists often play melodic lines, improvisations, and chordal accompaniments, contributing to the overall texture and harmony of the ensemble. Prominent vibraphonists in jazz history include Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, Bobby Hutcherson, and Gary Burton. Vibraphone jazz is characterized by its smooth, mellow sound, intricate harmonies, and expressive improvisations, making it a distinctive and valued component of the jazz genre.