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Artist Spotlight: Keiko Abe ✨
A legendary marimbist, composer, and educator, Keiko Abe helped shape the modern marimba as a solo instrument and inspired generations of performers around the world.
Her chapter in Masters of the Marimba offers reflections on sound, teaching, improvisation, repertoire, and a lifelong devotion to the instrument.
The book also highlights selected works by Abe, including Frogs, available through the MostlyMarimba catalog.
Discover the full interview in Masters of the Marimba.

Link in bio.

🥁Groovin’ Timps – Arnold Riedhammer

A driving and expressive timpani solo, Groovin’ Timps showcases the instrument’s full rhythmic and musical potential, blending precision, groove, and dynamic energy. Featuring a performance by Klaudia Rucińska, this work is a standout addition to the contemporary timpani repertoire.

Composer Arnold F. Riedhammer is an internationally sought-after percussionist and composer whose work spans classical music, rock, pop, and jazz. Born in Somerville, New Jersey, to German parents, his music is known for its strong rhythmic identity and performer-centered approach. Also featured is Rudimental Rumble, an energetic work for Rudimental Percussion Sextet (snare drum, tenor drum, two sets of quads, cymbals, and bass drum). Turn up the volume and listen to the sample.

📦 Availability:
Groovin’ Timps — Print • PDF • Print + PDF
Rudimental Rumble — Print only (PDF coming soon)

🎼Listen and order via link in bio

📘 Jazz Vibraphone: Journey to Artistry Vol. 1 – Technique and Language

The first volume by master vibraphonist Giovanni Perin, Journey to Artistry Vol. 1 lays a strong foundation in the essential harmonic and melodic language of jazz vibraphone.

Built from years of performing and teaching, the book explores harmony, chord structures, voicing, comping, and improvisation through clear, step-by-step lessons. Designed to help players develop solid technique while gaining the musical confidence needed to improvise freely.

Suitable for mallet players of all levels, this is a long-term resource for students, educators, and professionals alike.

📦 Available as Print, PDF, or Print + PDF

🎶 Begin your journey to artistry.