Johnny Lytle (born John Dillard Lytle on 13 October 1932, Springfield, Ohio; died December 15, 1995, Springfield)
Considered one of the top vibes players in the world, Johnny Lytle was known for his great hand speed and showmanship. He was also a songwriter and wrote many of his own hits, including "The Loop," "The Man," "Lela," "Selim," and the jazz classic "The Village Caller." Lytle recorded more than 30 albums for various jazz labels including Tuba, Jazzland, Solid State and Muse. Throughout his career he performed and recorded with jazz greats the likes of Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Miles Davis, Nancy Wilson, Bobby Timmons and Roy Ayers. The devoted father of three also featured his son, Marcel Lytle, on several of his recordings as a vocalist and drummer.
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On the radio
Stations that played Johnny Lytle in the last 30 days
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Ella Radio - Vibraphone Jazz
Germany · Hard Bop - 4×
Ella Radio - Mellow Jazz
Germany · Post-Bop - 2×
Le Grigri
France · Soul - 2×
All Day Jazz
Netherlands · Jazz - 2×
Ella Radio - Hard Bop
Germany · Hard Bop - 1×
Jazz24
United States · Jazz - 1×
Le Grigri, radio porte-bonheur
France · Jazz - 1×
Βeton7Art
Greece · Jazz - 1×
Laut.fm - After Hours
Germany · Jazz
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