R.I.P. Bobby Hutcherson

Bobby Hutcherson has died. The 75 year old vibraphonist, composer, band-leader and legendary jazz sideman had been battling emphysema across the last few years of his life.

There’s every chance Bobby Hutcherson has the title as the greatest jazz vibes player – and I discovered him the best way possible: by fluke. As a young, eager jazz-listener I’d buy u…