Artist description Ed Hartman plays a variety of original and standard latin and jazz compositions on vibes and marimba. His band is made of top musicians in the Pacific Northwest.

Music Style Jazz, Latin, World Beat

Musical Influences ALL

Similar Artists Gary Burton, Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, Chuck Mangione

Artist History Ed Hartman has been playing percussion instruments for 30 years. He has recorded and performed with nationally known recording artists (Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel), and released a number of critically acclaimed recordings, including Northwest Passage (compilation of NW jazz/new age/original musicians), Marimbells of Christmas, and The River. Ed is a YAMAHA artist and clinician, and has published books and articles for percussion.

Group Members Ed Hartman-vibes/marimba/percussion, Don Dieterich-drumset, Kevin Christopher-keyboards, Steve Ryals-sax/flute/trumpet/clarinet, Rick Leppanen-bass

Instruments Vibraphone, keyboards, drums, bass, sax, flute, trumpet, clarinet

Albums Northwest Passage, Marimbells of Christmas, The River

Press Reviews "Superb...First rate." Victory Music"Sensitive Playing." Seattle Weekly

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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