Ed Hartman Solo Marimba or Vibes
WARM-WEATHER MUSIC!
Calypso/Salsa/Latin/Samba/Jazz/Fusion/African
Olympic Marimba Records Recording Artist
Musical Styles from around the WORLD performed on a7 1/2 foot long Honduras Rosewood Marimba!
FOR:
Corporate Events
Retail Promotions
Backyard Theme Parties
Birthday Parties
Wedding Receptions
You want a little Carribean flavor, some jazz, latin, standards, and Great for TROPICAL EVENTS.
Using live percussion and electronics, Ed creates a ONE-MAN-BAND featuring Caribbean Calypso, African Marimba, Brazilian Sambas, Mexican and Spanish Tangos, and Swing Jazz styles. If you want a mix of Steel Drum, Hawaiian Luao, Mexican Mariachi, Harry Belafonte, Xavier Cugat and Lionel Hampton, this is for you!
MUSIC SAMPLES:
To hear Ed Hartman-Solo Marimba with Percussion (One Man Band)-
[Ed Solo-Yellow Bird (Calypso) mp3 ]
[Ed Solo-Girl from Ipanema (Bossa-Nova) mp3 ]
[Ed Solo -Oye Como Va (Salsa) mp3 ]
[Ed Solo-Sweet Georgia Brown (Swing) mp3 ]
[ Ed Hartman One Man Band -MEDLEY MP3 (Marimba and Percussion-Latin, Caribbean, etc.)]
One more link...
- Ed at Broadjam.com - Lots of original music and Video by Ed Hartman (Latin, Jazz, Classical, Orchestral, etc.)
Instrumentation:
Marimba with Percussion
(Shakers, Cowbells, Hand Percussion)
Using a digital delay, Ed is able to create a ONE-MAN BAND!
Also available:
Duo with Flute/Sax/Clarinet/Trumpet/Guitar
OR 3-6pc Band for larger affairs...CLICK: Olympic Marimba Band
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Ed also performs on VIBES, for more JAZZ events, and events that have limited space. The vibes (vibraphone) is similar to the marimba, but is smaller (5ft long) and has metal bars.
INFORMATION ABOUT "BONES TO BARS" EDUCATIONAL SHOW (K-6/JR/HS/COLLEGE/CONCERT SERIES)
[ CLICK HERE ]Performance:
Ed Hartman has recorded and performed with numerous bands, orchestras, dance and theatre co’s including: Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel, Tickle Tune Typhoon, and Ellipsis. In the Northwest, he has become a top freelance percussionist and recording artist. As a soloist, Ed has performed at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in NYC. His own band The Olympic Marimba Band performs music from around the world, while The Olympic Marimba Duo, with Don Dieterich, performs jazz and classical arrangements for mallet instruments and percussion.
Education/Teaching:
Originally from Chicago, Ed received his degree in percussion from Indiana University. Ed Hartman has written articles, sheet music and books about music for Olympic Publications, and C. Alan Publications. His albums "The River", and "Northwest Passage", have received national critical acclaim. "Marimbells of Christmas" has been heard on television, "Twas the Night" (HBO) and "Passions", (NBC), and in the motion pictures, "Surviving Christmas" (Dreamworks). Other film credits include: "Mini's First Time" (Bold Films), and "American Shopper" (Independent Release). He has scored music for T.V., radio, and even a planetarium. Ed is currently touring nationally as a YAMAHA performing artist and clinician. Ed also endorses Mike Balter mallets.
About"The River" by Ed Hartman "This album is like the sunshine and a nice warm breeze. Hartman's musical reactions (to sounds of nature) can help one 'see' the music of the world itself."
Blue Suede News"Refreshing...The performance on the Gershwin is exceptional..Ed Hartman is a talented percussionist as well as composer and has provided us with a fine new addition for our listening."
Percussive Notes
"His music is sincere and involved, always extending technique and expression to its limits."
Victory Music
CLICK HERE FOR : Technical Information for Ed Hartman (Solo).
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