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Toolshed DOWNBEAT MUSICIANS GEAR GUIDE Best of the 2009 NAMM Show BAND & ORCHESTRA Dark, Focused Flugel Jupiter has released the XO series 1646 B-flat flugelhorn, which features a .413-inch bore and a nickel silver tunable leadpipe providing a more focused and darker timbre. The 1646 has a 6-inch hand-hammered one-piece bell of silver-plated yellow or rose brass and a custom wooden third-valve trigger with mini-ball linkage. It comes with an XO series Tourlite case. More info: jupitermusic.com Exquisite Release Ja Musik has introduced new Malcolm McNab model B&S trumpets—a medium-bore B-flat, a medium-large-bore C and a three-valve E-flat. The bell of the B-flat model is hand made with a French bead wire. The trumpets have excellent intonation and projection. More info: ja-musik.com Mouthing Off Denis Wick has introduced a new line of trumpet mouthpieces. The 4E is made for jazz and lead playing, as it has an extra-shallow cup to allow for a bright sound, and an open throat and V-type backbore. The 4X has all the same attributes as the 4E with an additional extrawide rim. The MM4C was designed for combo and solo jazz work. It was originally designed to be a versatile classical mouthpiece, but its open throat and V-type backbore allow for the projection and upper-register response desired by most jazz musicians. It has a medium-shallow cup. More info: dansr.com Brass Arrival P.Mauriat has entered the trumpet market with the introduction of the PMT-600Y (yellow brass) and PMT-600G (gold brass) professional trumpets. The instruments have .46-inch medium-large bores, and come in silver-plated, clear epoxy lacquer and colored epoxy lacquer finishes. The PMT-600Y has a normal weight receiver, twin tube yellow brass leadpipe and hand-lapped stainless steel valves. The PMT-600G has a heavyweight receiver, twin-tube nickel-silver leadpipe and hand-lapped stainless steel valves. More info: pmauriatmusic.com 80 DOWNBEAT April 2009 P.Mauriat trumpet Sonaré flute Antigua trumpet Regina Carter violin Jupiter flugelhorn Denis Wick mouthpiece Ja Musik trumpet The economy may be in a recession, but that does not mean that music instrument manufacturers did not release any new products at Winter NAMM 2009. Rather, the musicians at the Anaheim Convention Center had plenty of musical toys with which to play, as manufacturers rolled out thousands of new and enhanced products. Combing the aisles for four days offered a peek into possible new directions in music making, and gave us a glimpse of some new products that could become essential gear for professional and amateur musicians. Regina’s Strings Regina Carter has won the DownBeat Critics Poll Violinist of the Year for the past 11 years. So when her name is attached to a violin, the instrument should have playability outside of the classical realm. That being said, the Regina Carter Violin Collection from Erwin Otto Strings emulates Guarneri and Stradivari violin designs, so they have heavy classical chops as well. The four violins in the series—RC10, RC20, RC30 and RC40—are professional-level instruments, designed by luthier A.J. Pantalone and Carter. The violins range in quality depending on materials used, which include maple and spruce, and range from $3,495 (RC10) to $7,695 (RC40). More info: rsberkeley.com Golden Tone Sonaré added some sparkle to its flute line with the 14K rose gold-plated 700 series flutes. The 707 is the 705 model with a gold-plated lip plate and crown; the 708 features a body and headjoint plated entirely in gold, as well as silver-plated keys; and the entire 709 is plated in rose gold. The three new flutes feature a hand-cut Powell headjoint. MSRP: starting at $2,200. More info: sonarewinds.com Stylish Looks Antigua’s TR3580BN intermediate B-flat trumpet takes the company’s silverplated counterpart and adds a stylish black nickel finish. It features a .462inch bore and 4 3 /4-inch, two-piece bell. Two sets of finger buttons—convex or concave—suit a player’s preference, and stainless alloy pistons provide faster valve action. MSRP: $1,199. More info: antiguawinds.com
DRUMS & PERCUSSION Subtle Cymbals While NAMM featured no shortage of cymbals, jazz musicians who like their instrument to accentuate a more subtle tone should check out the Bosphorus Master Series. These cymbals are made from the company’s proprietary alloy, which provides a soft feel. Since it’s thinner than an average cymbal, it also has more resonance. More info: bosphoruscymbals.com Kind Of Blue Sounds As Miles Davis’ classic album passes its 50th anniversary, drummers can own a souvenir of this milestone through this limited-edition snare from Innovation Drum Company. The Davis estate sanctioned the design of 50 of these hand-crafted snares, which are sold through Blue Drums. More info: innovationdrums.com Mini Latin For drummers who want to embellish their sound with Latin drums that are small enough to not weigh down their kits, Latin Percussion’s Micro Snare offers a fun addition. The 3 1 /4- by 6-inch shell fits neatly onto most bar holders and clamps and has a crisp sound that can supplement a regular snare. Jazz drummers who are also interested in looking at Latin clave rhythms would enjoy the LP chrome mini timbales with chrome-plated 6- by 8-inch shells. More info: latinpercussion.com PRINT Kind Of Blue snare LP mini timbales Big Name Books Hal Leonard has released a number of new books that delve into the methods of the giants of jazz. Paul Desmond and Oscar Peterson are the subjects of two new Signature Licks books. Each book/CD package features a selection of the heads and solos from some of the artists’ most popular recordings; a user can read the music while following along with the CD. The company has also released the Best Of Sonny Rollins transcription book, which features Newk’s solos on tunes such as “Airegin,” “Oleo,” “Tenor Madness” and “St. Thomas.” More info: halleonard.com Bosphorus cymbal Remo kanjira Sher Guides Songbirds Sher Music’s The Jazz Singer’s Guidebook by David Berkman offers serious vocalists step-by-step lessons in jazz harmony and scat singing. The book/CD addresses topics ranging from the basic piano skills necessary for self-accompaniment to writing lead sheets, and includes hundreds of listening exercises in improvisation, composition and improving intonation for scatting. More info: shermusic.com Ludwig Jazzette kit SKB percussion case Optimal Protection As forward-looking jazz drummers look for more kinds of percussion instruments—and sticks to use with them—the new SKB percussion case is the ideal carrier. The case can hold an array of mallets, bells, shakers and tambourines, and is also configured to stay open during a performance so reaching them on the stand is a snap. More info: skbcases.com Indian Rhythms Jazz players seeking inspiration from Indian rhythms have an ideal drum with Remo’s kanjira. It duplicates the ancient Indian hand-held percussive instrument, yet uses a synthetic head instead of endangered lizard skin. The company’s Acousticon bearing edge also makes the drum hold up in different climates. More info: remo.com Ludwig Centennial Jazzer As part of its centennial this year, Ludwig unveiled several new kits. The Epic X-Over Striped Jazzette would appeal to jazz drummers for more reasons than its name. The company’s engineers have crafted a distinctive blend of walnut and North American maple in the tonal and outer plies. With this combination, the drums accentuate lows and highs with a different balance than other models. The kit also includes a lift for the bass drum, which enhances its clarity. More info: ludwig-drums.com Hot Licks Music Sales has released new titles in its Hot Licks DVD series, including Junior Wells Teaches Blues Harmonica and Jay Geils’ Blues Guitar Improvisation. The DVDs have been remastered from guitarist Arlen Roth’s video recordings and feature on-screen notation. MSRP: $24.95. More info: msdealers.com Carl Fischer Plays With Loops Carl Fischer has released a DVD companion to Donny Gruendler’s Playing With Drum Loops book/CD package. Creating And Performing Drum Loops walks drummers through the entire process of track programming, equipment wiring and performance to prepare for any commercial gig. MSRP: $19.95. More info: carlfischer.com Alfred Sits In Alfred has released the latest version of its book and play-along CD combination Sittin’ In With The Big Band, Vol. II. The package features 10 big band charts written at a medium difficulty level to let music students play along with a professional jazz ensemble and develop skills in blending, style, phrasing, tone, dynamics, technique, articulation, time and playing in tune. MSRP: $14.95. More info: alfred.com April 2009 DOWNBEAT 81
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