Red Norvo (born Kenneth Norville; March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999)[1] was an American musician, one of jazz's early vibraphonists, known as "Mr.

"[2] He appeared as himself in the film Screaming Mimi (1958) and in Ocean's 11, accompanying Dean Martin while he sang "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?"

The first, "Knockin' on Wood" and "Hole in the Wall", pleased Brunswick's recording director Jack Kapp, and Norvo was booked for another session.

[4] In 1949, while trying to find work near home on the West Coast and running into difficulties with large groups, Norvo formed a trio with the novel combination of vibes, guitar, and bass.

[5] When the original guitarist and bassist quit (Mundell Lowe and Red Kelly), he brought in two previously little-known players.

Tal Farlow became one of the most significant of the new generation of guitarists,[2] in part because the demands of the trio led him to explore changes in tempo and harmony.

In 1959, Norvo's group played concerts in Australia with Frank Sinatra; Blue Note released these recordings in 1997.