NEW! Milt Jackson - Transcribed Solos of the Master MalletWorks is proud to announce the most important jazz mallet book ever released - 16 fantastic solos by the master Milt Jackson "Bags"! His 50-year association with The Modern Jazz Quartet, his solo career, his sessions with Oscar Peterson, Ray Charles and hundreds of others...look inside the notes of the man responsible for millions of people falling in love with the vibes. A joy to sight-read and analyze. A MUST for every percussion and jazz enthusiast! Makes a great holiday gift for that special friend, teacher or colleague - buy two and save on our flat-rate shipping!
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MALLET FANTASIA (2002)
composed by Arthur Lipner and Jens Wendelboe
Mallet Fantasia is the culmination of a life-long dream for percussionist /composer Arthur Lipner. Training in the traditions of jazz and improvisation, which traditionally use small combos or Big Bands, Arthur always wanted to perform with an orchestra or Wind Ensemble but never really found music that would express his artistic visions. After taking courses at Juilliard only several years ago, Arthur began on the journey to realize this dream. Mallet Fantasia is a mixture of themes and textures which reflect Arthur’s interests in Jazz, World Music and the orchestral traditions of America and Europe. Mallet Fantasia was originally titled HYBRIDISATION.
With the use of different performance techniques on the vibes and marimba, two improvisational sections and several cadenzas, Arthur has created a musical environment of freedom and structure, sound color and intrigue, beauty and energy. This is the first piece in the literature in many ways, including the use of both vibes and marimba together as a soloistic lead. Norwegian composer/instrumentalist Jens Wendelboe shared compositional duties in several important areas and created the orchestration.
Arrangements are now available
for the following instrumentations:
1) Piano Reduction (duo with Piano) - available
retail $29.50 (Zone 1)
2) Percussion Ensemble - available retail $42.50 (Zone
1)
3) Orchestra - rental only (malletworksrentals@yahoo.com)
4) Wind Ensemble - rental only (malletworksrentals@yahoo.com)
Mallet Fantasia has been performed:
If you have performed Mallet Fantasia please email us your performance info and it will be posted!
ON SALE NOW!
Two Brazilian Steel Dances by Ney Rosauro |
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Rhapsody for Solo Percussion and Orchestra - Duo w/ Piano Reduction - |
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Waltz For Debby (comp. Bill Evans) Vibraphone solo by Lipner |
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Reviews: “With originals
and surprising covers, Lipner floats,
rings, and slams as he makes his travels. “Lipner tempers his harmonic
adventurousness and rhythmic drive with just the right
balance to serve
the music...Exemplifies how well mallet percussion
works in a variety of contemporary settings.” “Lipner is fully in command
of his instruments, with
improvisations that swing perfectly. His note “Portraits blends World Music
and Jazz in unique, ear-pleasing ways...” |
Welcome to MalletWorks Music!!! Leaders in keyboard percussion and jazz reside in our ever-growing catalog of literature and recordings. Here you'll find works by Arthur Lipner, Ney Rosauro, David Friedman and Dave Samuels (Double Image), Bob Mintzer, Mark Ford, Jeff Moore, Ron Brough and Chuck Tumlinson. New works for Percussion Ensemble are now available by Mike Mainieri, David Friedman, Dave Samuels and Arthur Lipner.
Check out our Ordering Info page for details on the ways that you can order from us.
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New Products
Modern
Vibe
Arthur Lipner’s fifth solo
project hits a bullseye. MODERN
VIBE
features superb performances and a great mix of originals and covers,
all delivered in impeccable audiophile sound. Lipner’s chops
have never been better, with beautiful, energetic playing on each track.
Supported by a cast of NYC’s finest session players - who individually
have worked with Steely Dan, Rod Stewart, Sonny Rollins, Spyro Gyra
and more - Lipner has created an album music lovers of many types will
embrace spin after spin. Funk, authentic Brazilian, R&B all narrated
by vibes and marimba... A Modern Vibe it is. And a sweet one at that.
Sticks to Latin
The
MalletWorks “Sticks
To Latin” Series is eight pieces for Salsa band
arranged for Percussion Ensemble. These are authentic arrangements
composed of popular Afro/Cuban feels which, together, represent
a sampling of popular Salsa rhythms. By purchasing the entire collection,
you can be sure that your Percussion Ensemble library has this
essential area of percussion covered with a group of pieces which
feature sound pedagogy, authentic rhythms, and LOTS of FUN!
The Sticks To Latin CdRom features all of the arrangements performed - in their entirety - by a host of NYC musicians. These include composer/arranger Rolando Morales-Matos and session players Arthur Lipner (Vibes & Marimba) and Tommy Igoe (drums). The video portion (Mac/PC) contains over 18 minutes of Rolando demonstrating playing techniques for the Bongo Bell, Cowbell and Timbale parts of each piece. Where else can an incredible series like this be found??
Each Sticks To Latin arrangement is for between 11-14 players. But they can all be performed with as few as 3 (melody, chords and bass line).
Download a free pdf document of information relevant to the Sticks To Latin Series. This includes the recommended instrumentations for ensembles ranging from 3 players and up, plus descriptive and historical information about each of the rhythms contained in the series. Awesome!!
| New from Arthur Lipner: |
| Some Uptown Hip-Hop Marimba Solo |
| Lime Juice Marimba Solo |
| New from Ney Rosauro: |
| Three Preludes |
| Samba |
| CD Recording - Concerto #2 with Percussion Ensemble |
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For Rental Info Please
Contact:
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Kiedes
MalletWorks Rentals
4 Seymour Terrace
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Phone/Fax 908.852.4459
e: malletworksrentals@yahoo.com
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