“Vibing” isn’t just limited to jam sessions, but that’s a place where it can happen a lot. “Vibing” is when Buddy Rich fires his whole band at the same time. “Vibing” is when Papa Jo Jones tosses a cymbal at a young Charlie Parker’s feet. “Vibing” is the knowing glances the in-crowd of musicians gives to each other around the new-comer. “Vibing” is when the drummer starts making cross-eyed facial expressions to the bass player during the horn player’s jive solo. “Vibing” is when the experienced trumpet player takes his eye glasses off his face and puts them on upside-down while making faces to the guitarist after the drummer messes up at the jam session. “Vibing” is when the famous guitar player tells the poor bass player sitting in to go learn the changes. “Vibing” is the snide remark made by another musicians during the alto players solo. “Vibing” is when the house guitarist at the jam won’t talk to the singer sitting in. What is “vibing” in jazz, and why does it happen? If you’ve been around the music very long, you may have experienced “vibing.” “Vibing” is a mean-spirited attitude toward other musicians and the way they play the music.

Viber meaning jazz