Tyler Blanton

New York based Jazz vibraphonist and composer Tyler Blanton has garnered considerable notice in recent years as a rising star on his instrument. His 2010 debut album, "Botanic," was chosen as a top 10 albums of the year by both Hot House Magazine and Village Voice Critic's poll. Blanton's  bands have consisted of some of the major players in the New York Jazz scene including Saxophonists Joel Frahm and Donny McCaslin, and drummers Matt Wilson and Ari Hoenig, among others. Critics have described Blanton's music style as lyrical, accessible and modern in the right ways.

"A Young Vibraphonist with strong lyrical footing" -Nate Chinen (New York Times)

"As said in the old western movies.There's a new Sheri in Town"- Mark Keresman (Jazz Inside NY)

“An heir apparent to the swinging and melodically charged throne of post-bop masters Gary Burton and Bobby Hutcherson, vibraphonist Tyler Blanton has slowly emerged as one of today’s rising jazz stars” - Seton Hawkins (Hot House Magazine)

"Affable and hard- swinging"  - (Time Out New York)