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Global Percussion

Joseph Gramley,
Multi-Percussionist
Global Percussion

Produced by: Joseph Gramley
Engineered, Edited and Mastered by:
Bill Seigmund, Digital Islands Studios, NY, NY

PERCUSSIVE NOTES 88 JUNE 2006

Global Percussion
Joseph Gramley
Towerhill Recordings
Global Percussion aptly describes this CD with its varied musical influences from around the world. Regardless of the instrument or the style, Joseph Gramley excels. His ability to perform with hands, sticks or mallets always produces the correct sound. The compositions are: “Ganda Yina” by Kakraba Lobi, ”A Minute of News” by Eugene Novotney, “Marimba Montuño” by William Susman, “1+1 (take 220)” by Philip Glass, “Danza del Fuego” by John La Barbera, “Prism” by Keiko Abe, “1+1 (take 218)” by Philip Glass, “Visitations” by
Charles B. Griffin, and “Estudio #6″ and “Estudio #17″ by Fernando Sor. A basic thread of rhythmic interest and musicality prevails throughout the CD. Gramley captures each composition¹s ethnic flavor quite well.
John H. Beck

1. Ganda Yina, trad., Karkraba Lobi, arr. Kakraba Lobi and Valerie Narango © Mandara Music Publications	mp3 sample	6:02
2. A Minute of News, by Eugene Novotney © Sonic Art Editions (BMI). Used by permission of Smith Publications, 2617 Gwyndale Ave., Baltimore, MD 21207 USA	mp3 sample	3:03
3. Marimba Montuño by William Susman (ASCAP)	mp3 sample	8:55
4. 1+1 (take 220), by Philip Glass. © Dunvagen Music Publishers, Inc.	mp3 sample	3:20
5. Danza del Fuego, by John La Barbera	mp3 sample	4:45
6. Prism (for Marimba), by Keiko Abe	mp3 sample	4:49
7. 1+1 (take 218), by Philip Glass. © Dunvagen Music Publishers, Inc.	mp3 sample	3:20
8. Visitations, by Charles B. Griffin. Coriolis Press (ASCAP). For further information see www.charlesgriffin.net.	mp3 sample	14:55
9. Estudio No. 6, by Fernando Sor	mp3 sample	1:30
10. Estudio No. 17, by Fernando Sor	mp3 sample	3:45
TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 62:44

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