The title, Countin' In The Blues could be taken in two ways: countin' as in counting in the tempo of the blues, or countin' as in Count Basie. Whichever the...
Every Way But Forward is a high-energy Latin-inspired percussion ensemble piece with plenty of tasty licks and big ensemble moments. A great closer for a...
This work for marimba and piano begins with a high energy duet that puts the players on equal footing. Only two mallets are needed. The second movement is a...
Green Eggs and Funk was named by one of my students at Christian College Geelong. I mentioned that it had a funky rock type groove and “Bam” out came the name...
Hang Loose Herbie is reminiscent of the piece 'Watermelon Man' and similar pieces recorded throughout this period of Herbie Hancock's career.Program NotesThis...
Here for Now combines elements of samba and jazz along with terrain familiar to steel band composition; virtuosic passages in the lead pans, melodic variations...
In Trinidad, those musicians who devotes themselves to the practice and performance of the steel drums are said to be “pan-jumbies.” This African derived word...
Pushing 30 is based on a tricky but groovy 29-beat rhythmic cycle. This unique blend of timbres and musical styles is sure to enchant any audience.Program...
The simple melody and slow calypso feel of Rainmaker leave plenty of room for the inner voices of the steel band to weave through intricate jazz harmonies....
Takers & Leavers is a marimba solo with expressive lyrical sections contrasted by groove-oriented material. The piece draws inspiration from both Western...
