Latin Percussion
Latin Percussion, also known as LP, is a brand of percussion instruments, specializing in ethnic instruments and Latin percussion.
Latin Percussion
vxla from Chicago, US · Eric Pancer · Latin Percussion LP256-BZ Timbale Badge · CC BY 2.0
- Name
- Latin Percussion
- Founded
- 1964
- Founder
- Martin Cohen
- Headquarters
- Garfield
- Products
- percussion instrument
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Latin Percussion, also known as LP, is a brand of percussion instruments, specializing in ethnic instruments and Latin percussion.
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• Name — Latin Percussion • Type — Subsidiary • Founded —, New York, New York • Founder — Martin Cohen • Hq Location City — Garfield, New Jersey • Hq Location Country — U.S • Area Served — Worldwide • Parent — Drum Workshop • Products — Percussion instruments • Website — lpmusic.com • Illustration — A pair of Latin Percussion conga drums
History
History
LP was founded in New York City in 1964 by Martin Cohen. As the company expanded, they added imported lines to their catalog, and also became an exporter. LP invented several instruments that have become commonplace such as the vibraslap, the jam block, and granite blocks.
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In 2002, LP was purchased by Kaman Music Corporation and operated as its independent subsidiary within Kaman's music distribution segment. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation purchased LP in 2008. In 2014, LP was purchased by Drum Workshop.
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In 2001, Martin Cohen received a Special Recognition Award from the International Latin Music Hall of Fame for his contributions during nearly 40 years in the music industry.
19º FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE JAZZ DE PUNTA DEL ESTE Luis Perdomo Cuarteto Johnattan Blake / batería Hans Glawischnig /bajo Luis Perdomo / piano Mark Shim / saxo tenor – wind controller Martin Wind Cuarteto Homenaje a Bill Evans Bill Cunliffe /piano Joe La Barbera / batería Martin Wind / bajo Scott Robinson / saxotenor Paquito D'Rivera presenta: Homenaje a Chano Pozo Alex Brown /piano Eric Doob /
Jimmy Baikovicius from Montevideo, Uruguay · 19° International Jazz Festival of Punta del Este | 150111-1955-jikatu
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- 1.Gonzalez, David. Bongos, Congas and Cameras. New York Times. 2011-01-13.
- 2.Mattingly, Rick. Latin Percussion [LP]. The Grove Dictionary of American Music. Oxford University Press. 2013. 978-0-1953-1428-1.
- 3.Fender to Buy Kaman Music Corp. 18 October 2007.
- 4.Drum Workshop Purchases Latin Percussion, Toca Percussion, Gretsch Drums, Gibraltar Hardware, and KAT Percussion from Fender's KMC Subsidiary. 7 January 2015.
- 5.LP's Martin Cohen Honored by Intl. Latin Music Hall of Fame. Music Trades. July 2001.
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