Lennie Hibbert
Leonard Aloysius Hibbert, known as Lennie Hibbert, was a Jamaican vibraphonist
and bandleader who was born on November 12, 1928 in Mavis Bank. He began his
musical journey at Alpha School as a drummer and later taught himself to play
the vibraphone while in the Military Band. Hibbert returned to Alpha School as
bandmaster in 1955. In the 1960s, he worked with jazz groups and the reggae
group Sound Dimension band, recording riddims for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. His
debut solo album, Creation, was released in 1969 on Studio One, featuring
instrumentals showcasing his vibraphone skill...
