Global Percussion (2006) Audio CD

A synopsis from Percussive Notes (No. 88, June 2006): “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 and 218) by Philip Glass, Danza del Fuego by John La Barbera, Prism by Keiko Abe, Visitations by Charles B. Griffin, and Estudios #6 and #17 by Fernando Sor. A basic thread of rhythmic interest and musicality prevails throughout the CD. Gramley captures each composition’s ethnic flavor quite well.”