Great sounds of Vibraphone-based Jazz by Hammond Beat Records. Hammondbeat On Vibes is a new series started with fellow Oregon resident Thomas Mackay who kicks things off with 2 volumes of infectious laid back vibraphonic grooves. You are listening to volume 1: Jackson [HBV-001] which will be available in a limited edition CD or from Hammondbeat Digital - available everywhere on June 21, 2013.

Thomas Mackay (vibes), Paul Turnipseed {guitar), John Zalabak (bass), Kelvin Underwood (drums)


'Thomas owes an obvious debt to the great Bobby Hutcherson. With a clear tone, strong chops and good ideas he is also reminiscent of modern vibes masters Bryan Carrott and Joe Locke. A fine debut from a fellow Oregonian.' ~ Rob Scheps

Next up from Hammondbeat:

Here's That Rainy Day [HBV-002], a collection of standards by The Thomas Mackay Quintet.

Trans-mission [HBR-015] by Blaxound

Hotel Constellation [HBR-016] by The Link Quartet featuring Miss Modus