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Geo Daly in motion: TV shows, concerts, and INA archives. The musician behind the notes.

Understand the instrument

The Vibrato

The signature sound of the vibraphone

The vibrato is what distinguishes a vibraphone from a simple xylophone or marimba.

Inside each resonator tube, a small rotating disc alternates between open and closed positions at approximately 5 to 6 Hz. This creates the undulating "wah-wah" effect characteristic of jazz masters like Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, and of course Geo Daly.

"Only he can replace me!"
— Lionel Hampton about Geo Daly, 1979

♪Try it yourself: on the home page's interactive vibraphone, click the Vibrato button to toggle the effect.

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Historical treasure

Jazz Club Français · 1959

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A rare audiovisual document from the golden age of French jazz, preserved and shared by Carine Dalibon Aknin.

▶ Archive ORTF · Averty · Historical treasure
4 avril 1959

Jazz Club Français — The Jazz Parade 59

Exceptional audiovisual document from 4 April 1959, directed by Jean-Christophe Averty for the ORTF. The "Jazz Parade 59" lineup performs "Perdido" and "After You've Gone" (Bill Coleman's piece), before Sim Copans interviews Yvonne Blanc — pianist and president of the French Jazz Club — who introduces Geo Daly, Jean Bouchety and Bill Coleman as the creators of this magnificent era of French jazz. A historical treasure capturing the golden age of jazz in Paris.

The performers
  • Bill Coleman — Trumpet
  • Geo Daly — Vibraphone
  • William Boukaïa — Baritone saxophone
  • Yvonne Blanc — Piano
  • Jean Bouchety — Double bass
  • Christian Garros — Drums
  • Interview: Sim Copans · Directed by Jean-Christophe Averty
Complete archives

Other videos

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Three gems from Geo Daly's career — click play to watch directly on this page.

▶ Archive Official presentation
Tribute

Welcome — Geo Daly, jazz vibraphonist

Official introductory video of the site dedicated to Geo Daly (1923-1999). Discover in images the pioneer of the European vibraphone: his performances, his recordings, his career. A cinematographic introduction to enter the universe of Europe's first vibraphonist, the one Lionel Hampton called his "spiritual heir".

▶ Archive Vibraphone duo
31 August 1971

Dany Doriz and Géo Daly — "Lover"

Broadcast of 31 August 1971. Variations for two vibraphones and a marimba on the Richard Rodgers theme. With André Persiany (piano), Jean-François Jenny Clark (bass) and André Ceccarelli (drums). Dany Doriz, an emulator of Lionel Hampton, was one of Geo Daly's students — a friendly joust between master and pupil.

▶ Archive Giants of Jazz
1979

Georges Brassens in Jazz

Recording of the 1979 double LP "Georges Brassens plays with Moustache and Les Petits Français". With Michel Attenoux (saxophone), Harry "Sweets" Edison and Joe Newman (trumpets), Eddie Davis (saxophone), Géo Daly (vibraphone). A gold record was awarded by the Mayor of Paris, and Lionel Hampton publicly named Geo Daly as his "spiritual heir".

▶ Archive André Persiany Quintet
Studio ORTF

"Sometimes I'm Happy"

In studio, pianist André Persiany's orchestra with Michel de Villers (baritone saxophone), Géo Daly (vibraphone), Charles Saudrais (drums) and Georges Luca (double bass) performs "Sometimes I'm Happy" — a swing standard. ORTF studio session.

Institut National de l'Audiovisuel

On INA.fr

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Other precious archives to discover on the official INA.fr website.

INA.fr
Django Reinhardt
Cannes 1958

Hubert Rostaing, Geo Daly — "Viper's Dream"

Cannes Jazz Festival 1958. Hubert Rostaing (clarinet), Géo Daly (vibraphone), Arthur Motta (drums), Yvonne Blanc (piano) perform "Viper's Dream" by Django Reinhardt on the Palais des Festivals stage.

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Between friends
1967

Les Gros Minets — "Les Tronches"

Moustache, Jean Constantin, Jordi Coll, Geo Daly, Michel Attenoux and Totol Masselier formed a new orchestra in 1967 — a record between friends organised by Moustache, it's funny and it swings!

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INA.fr
Duke Ellington
Studio ORTF

André Persiany — "Sophisticated Lady"

In studio, pianist André Persiany's formation with Michel de Villers (baritone saxophone), Géo Daly (vibraphone), Charles Saudrais (drums) and Georges Luca (double bass) performs "Sophisticated Lady" by Duke Ellington.

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INA.fr
Vibraphone duo
31 August 1971

Dany Doriz and Géo Daly — "Lover"

INA archive of 31 August 1971. Variations for two vibraphones and a marimba on Richard Rodgers' theme "Lover" with Dany Doriz and Géo Daly. Accompanied by André Ceccarelli (drums), André Persiany (piano) and Jean-François Jenny Clark (bass).

Watch on INA.fr →
INA.fr
Jazz Quintet
Studio ORTF

Michel de Villers & André Persiany Orchestra

In studio, pianist André Persiany's quintet with Michel de Villers (baritone saxophone), Géo Daly (vibraphone), Charles Saudrais (drums), Georges Luca (double bass) performs a jazz theme. An ORTF audiovisual gem.

Watch on INA.fr →
Online archives · 9 videos

More on YouTube

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Rare recordings from the 1940s, 50s and 60s — archives from ORTF television, Parisian jazz cellars and European tours. Most are curated by Carine Dalibon Aknin on her archive channel.

Averty · ORTF · Treasure 4 avril 1959

Jazz Club Français 1959 — Perdido & After You've Gone

Live from the Jazz Club Français, Hoch studio, 4 April 1959. Directed by Jean-Christophe Averty (ORTF). The "Jazz Parade 59" lineup performs "Perdido" and "After You've Gone" (Bill Coleman's piece). Sim Copans interviews Yvonne Blanc, pianist and president of the French Jazz Club. With Bill Coleman (trumpet), Geo Daly (vibraphone), William Boukaïa (baritone), Yvonne Blanc (piano), Jean Bouchety (double bass), Christian Garros (drums).

Geo Daly Quartet · TV 1958

Jazz Club 58 — "I Want To Be Happy"

Extract from the "Jazz Club 58" television programme (Jazz section of Club 58). The Geo Daly Quartet performs the standard "I Want To Be Happy". Lineup: Geo Daly (vibraphone), Raymond Fol (piano), Paul Rovère (double bass), Jean-Baptiste "Mac Kac" Reilles (drums). A rare document capturing the elegance of Geo Daly's quartet playing.

Jazz Hot Tour 11 février 1949

"Moon Glow" — Lausanne 1949

Recorded at the Bel-Air Theatre in Lausanne on 11 February 1949, during the JAZZ HOT European tours with Bill Coleman (trumpet) and Don Byas (tenor saxophone). The rhythm quartet: Geo Daly (vibraphone), Bernard Peiffer (piano), Jean Bouchety (double bass), Roger Paraboschi (drums). A historic recording from one of the very first great European concerts where Geo Daly's vibraphone takes centre stage.

Tribute to Hampton 11 février 1949

"Flying Home" — Lausanne 1949

Same historic concert of 11 February 1949 at the Bel-Air Theatre in Lausanne. Performance of the famous "Flying Home" — a standard popularised by Lionel Hampton, the American master who would later call Geo Daly his "spiritual heir". JAZZ HOT tour with Bill Coleman and Don Byas. Geo Daly (vibraphone), Bernard Peiffer (piano), Jean Bouchety (double bass), Roger Paraboschi (drums).

Jazz cellar · Paris 5th Live at Les Trois Mailletz

Geo Daly at Les Trois Mailletz — Session

Live recording at the legendary Parisian jazz cellar "Les Trois Mailletz" (14 rue Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, Paris 5th). The quartet: Geo Daly (vibraphone), André Persiany (piano), Georges Luca (double bass), Jean Martin (drums). The hushed, intimate atmosphere of one of the high places of 1960s Parisian jazz, where Geo Daly recorded some of his most beautiful performances.

Jazz cellar · Paris 5th Live at Les Trois Mailletz

Geo Daly at Les Trois Mailletz — Second set

Second recording at the famous "Les Trois Mailletz" cellar. Same elite quartet: Geo Daly (vibraphone), André Persiany (piano), Georges Luca (double bass), Jean Martin (drums). André Persiany — nicknamed "Fanfan Latulipe" on record — complained at the time that the cellar's humidity was eating his piano… but it was precisely in this atmosphere that the most beautiful improvisations were born.

Historical archive 1941

Henri Crolla Trio — "Just A Gigolo"

Rare 1941 Paris recording (Pyral & Radio broadcast). Henri Crolla's trio with Henri Crolla (lead guitar), Geo Daly (vibraphone) and Emmanuel Soudieux (double bass) performs the classic "Just A Gigolo". An exceptional historical document.

Jazz standard Studio recording

Geo Daly Trio — "I Remember You"

Studio recording of the Geo Daly Trio performing the standard "I Remember You" by Victor Schertzinger. A demonstration of Geo Daly's unique vibraphone style, combining swing and harmonic finesse.

Moustache & Co 50s Rock

Moustache and his Moustachus — French Rock of the 50s

Historical excerpt of the "Moustache et ses Moustachus" orchestra performing French Rock of the 50s. Geo Daly on vibraphone in the lineup of his friend François "Moustache" Galépidès (drums), alongside faithful Parisian stage companions.

Living heritage

Tribute channel by Carine Dalibon Aknin

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Curated with love by the daughter of Geo Daly — author-composer, performer and SACEM member — the official YouTube channel perpetuates the memory of the master of the European vibraphone through selected archives, unreleased performances and her own artistic creations.

Living heritage

Tribute channel by Carine Dalibon Aknin

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Curated with love by the daughter of Geo Daly — author-composer, performer and SACEM member — the official YouTube channel perpetuates the memory of the master of the European vibraphone through selected archives, unreleased performances and her own artistic creations.

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Precious audiovisual archives where Geo Daly appears on vibraphone. More treasures are available on INA.fr and on the official YouTube channel — sixty years of French television and jazz to rediscover.

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THE STORY

Self-taught from Bois-Colombes, Geo Daly became in the 1950s the French reference of the vibraphone — from the legendary cellars of Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the greatest European festivals.

LIONEL HAMPTON · 1979

« Only he can replace me! »

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