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The relative rarity of vibraphonists in the history of jazz remains one of the musical genre’s true mysteries. Despite the natural beauty of the instrument’s sound and the historical importance and celebrated popularity of its most famous players – Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson – comparatively few artists have chosen to make the vibraphone their primary means of expression. Fortunately, Joe Baione shows that the vibes and the mallets with which he plays them are in very good hands.
A native of the state of Delaware, Baione grew up in a jazz drenched musical environment. Today, he is a passionate and creative band teacher by day and an energetic and innovative band leader and performer at night. Baione is also the Assistant Stage Manager for the Delaware State Fair for all of the headline concerts.
Baione left the international and national scene the past 10 years, though still performing regionally and some nationally and local. The reason for this was Baione was never home to build a future with his wife Paige and watch his kids grow up and the love for his family had to come first. Now that his kids have grown, Baione is close to retirement in teaching and ready to produce his third recording and perform all over the world full time. The jazz world and radio hosts have been itching for Baione to return to the scene full time to pursue his dream.
Joe Baione has performed at some of the most prestigious festivals and venues in the world, too many to name, but some include Trinidad Jazz and Steelpan Festival, Rochester Int. Jazz Festival, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, The Iridium NYC, The Kimmel Center, The Freeman State and the Rehoboth Autumn Jazz Festival, just to name a few. Joe also loves to give back to the community and still do local outdoor concert series to preserve and support live music.
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