American Deconstruction is multi-percussionist
Joe Gramley’s 2000 solo release. The album consists of 5 contemporary percussion classics: multi-percussion solos
Anvil Chorus (David Lang) and
Cold Pressed (Dave Hollinden), marimba duo
Nagoya Marimbas (Steve Reich), and marimba solos
Rhythm Song (Paul Smadbeck) and
Meditation Preludes (William Duckworth; marimba and almglocken). Joe is one of America’s leading solo and contemporary percussionists, and this CD, featuring important works from the solo percussion canon, is a must-have for all percussionists. Check out
American Deconstruction and other
Joe Gramley CDs/DVDs
HERE. For audio samples from each work, click
HERE.