Do you want something DIFFERENT and UNUSUAL for your Event?
-You want a little Carribean flavor, some jazz, latin, standards, and Louie, Louie, if absolutely necessary!!!
Then, this is the band for you:
The Olympic Marimba Band
Calypso/ Salsa/ Mexican/ Samba/ Jazz
Funk/ Fusion/ Rock/ African
Featuring:
Ed Hartman
Olympic Jazz Records Recording Artist
Ed Hartman and The Olympic Marimba Band can supply you with a unique, wonderful and professional musical experience for your event!
Musical Styles from around the WORLD performed on a 7 1/2 foot long Honduras Rosewood Marimba!
Ed Hartman, Marimba/Percussion
Steve Ryals, Flute/Sax/Clarinet/Trumpet
Kevin Christopher, Keyboards
Don Dieterich, Drumset
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Musical repertoire includes: Mexican & Spanish Tangos, Hawaiian Songs, Harry Belafonte favorites, "Steel Drum" type tunes, Brazilian Sambas and Bossa-Novas, Jazz standards, Funk, Fusion & Originals...
Weddings: The band appeals to ALL AGES and plays standards, jazz classics, popular songs and EVEN Rock N' Roll when called upon! The usual rituals (first dance, throwing of the bouquet, etc.) can be customized to YOUR needs. Specialty songs can be requested ahead of time. see below for more wedding info...
Instrumentation (Combinations available, from 3-8 players):
Ed Hartman on: Marimba, Vibraphone, Timbales, Congas
with:Sax, Flute, Trumpet, Clarinet
Piano/Keyboards
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Kevin Christopher, Keyboards
Don Dieterich, Drumset
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Information For Weddings:
Types of Music and Instruments Available: (You can have music for either or both the ceremony/reception)
CEREMONY: Ed Hartman Solo Vibraphone, Marimba (or DUO with Flute, Trumpet or Clarinet) Music includes: Wedding March, Trumpet Voluntary, Pachelbel's Canon, Ave Maria, AND many other favorite classical or popular songs! Original or specialty music can be requested as well.
RECEPTION: Ed Hartman and the Olympic Marimba Band performs music from around the world. Usually, the band will start out with light jazz and latin standards for the receiving line, coctails, and dinner. Dancing music can be a mix of jazz, latin and world-beat styles.
The Olympic Marimba Band is famous for it's all-out aerobic limbo/conga-line workout sets for those who want to sweat!
The usual rituals (first dance, throwing of the bouquet, etc.) can be customized to YOUR needs. Specialty songs can be requested ahead of time.
Dress: For ceremonies and private parties, the band can dress in tux, suits, or casual. For most events and receptions, Ed Hartman and the Olympic Marimba Band dress in colorful attire (classic Hawaiian shirts, etc.)
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 an Olympic Marimba Band 2008 Lunchtime Concert, Everett, WA:
"Thank you so much for your fabulous performance at the Music on the Plaza Concert Series! You sounded awesome! Folks have been emailing me and stopping me in the hall complimenting me on my good taste in music. You all really made me look good!"Wendy Becker, Snohomish County, Economic & Cultural Development Officer
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
The Olympic Marimba Band
SHORT MPG VIDEO CLIPS:
CLICK: Brazil (SAMBA)
CLICK: Ghana Fly Now (AFRO-CARIBBEAN)
CLICK: Salsa Blue (LATIN JAZZ)
CLICK: Summertime (JAZZ)
CLICK: Baby Makes Three (FUSION)
For streaming video clips CLICK:
(CLICK: http://www.broadjam.com/edhartman
There's a TON of music there, too!
New site with songs, video, bio:
View Ed Hartman's EPK (VIA Sonicbids)
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THE OLYMPIC MARIMBA BAND SONG CLIPS....
"SALSA BLUE" (LATIN JAZZ)
MP3 SAMPLE: [ Click Here ]
"GHANA FLY NOW" (AFRO-CARIBBEAN)
MP3 SAMPLE: [Click Here]
"BRAZIL" (SAMBA)
MP3 SAMPLE: [ Click Here ]
"DO YOU KNOW" (CALYPSO)
MP3 SAMPLE: [ Click Here ]
Variety Demo (3 minute MEDLEY)
MP3 SAMPLE: [ Click Here ]
Carribbean Demo (3 minute MEDLEY)
MP3 SAMPLE: [ Click Here ]
To hear ED WITH NORTHWEST PASSAGE-JAZZ FUSION DEMOS-Ed on Vibes:
MP3- [ Baby Makes Three (Original Fusion) ]
MP3- [ Seattle Samba (Original Latin-Jazz) ]
MP3- [ The Jump (Original Swing-Jazz) ]
(The Olympic Marimba Band includes NW Passage Repertoire on occassion-Basically, the same band featuring Ed on vibes)
Technical Information
Contact: Ed Hartman (206) 634-1142
Type of Music: Original and Standards, Latin, Standards, Swing, etc.
Size: 3-6 piece, with vocals
Instrumentation: (subject to availability)1) Marimba and/or Vibraphone
2) Piano OR Keyboards
3) Drumset
4) Bass
5) Guitar
6) Sax, Flute, Trumpet, Clarinet
7) Auxilliary Congas, Timbales, Percussion
Cost: Variable, depending on travel, P.A., # of sets, location, time of day, etc.
Accomodations: Band members and spouses
Loading and parking: For up to 4 vehicles nearby site. Large doorways are preferable (35"+, 33" is possible). Elevators need to be 8 feet long.
Stage description: The marimba is 7 1/2 feet long, the vibraphone is 5 feet long, and the band needs a stage area of at least 12' X 12'.
Mikes: 10-12 (dep. on size of band-all booms, if possible )
Directs: 3-4.
Click to see LAYOUT OF BAND- [ Click Here ]
Ask about group workshops featuring recyled-percussion (K-12) & YAMAHA educational percussion clinics (Middle/HS/College) Combination Concert/ Clinic available.
Call, email, or write for booking information:
Tel: (206) 634-1142
Toll Free : (866) 634-1142
Email: Edrums@aol.comTO GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE:
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