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Vibes Alive is a contemporary jazz group featuring vibist Dirk Richter and guitarist Randall Crissman. Vibes Alive’s music is written and arranged by Richter and Crissman, and is produced by Crissman. Vibes Alive has released two albums on Swingding Records. Their self-titled debut album, Vibes Alive, was originally released by Sindrome Records, but was re-released by Swingding Records in 2007. This first album features several notable guest musicians including Jeff Lorber, Luis Conte, Jimmy Haslip, Jimmy Johnson, John Pena, Larry Koonse, Will Kennedy, John Robinson, Walfredo Reyes, and Carlos Vega. Vibes Alive’s second album, After Hours, features Richter and Crissman with guests Jeff Lorber, Luis Conte, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jimmy Johnson, Gary Meek, Bob Summers and Putter Smith. Songs from both albums have been played on national radio and in 2009 the After Hours CD held the number two spot on the Indie Top 50 for three weeks. Vibes Alive has received favorable reviews in Jazz Times, Jazz Review, Smooth Jazz Therapy, Helium, and Ezine Articles.