Mancini-Suite for Solo Drum Set and Percussion Ensemble (SP)-P/X

David Mancini's Suite for Solo Drum Set and Percussion Ensemble is the perfect selection to feature an outstanding drummer with your percussion ensemble! This piece is designed for advanced percussion ensembles of at least 8 players. Mancini's work proceeds through several latin and afro-cuban patterns with many places for improvisation and soloing by the drum set player.


A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, where he was awarded the Performer's Certificate, David Mancini's versatility as a drummer and percussionist has garnered him appearances with such diverse artists as Chuck Mangione, Eddie Daniels, Urbie Green, Marvin Stamm, Jeff Tyzik, Don Menza, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Rosemary Clooney, Diahann Carroll, Maureen McGovern, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Bop Hope. From 1971-1981 Dave was a member of the percussion section of the Rochester (NY) Philharmonic Orchestra. In the early 1980's he spent a year and a half performing, touring and recording with Maynard Ferguson. In 2003, Dave was invited to be the drummer for the Maynard Ferguson Alumni Band, which performed in Boston to celebrate Maynard's 75th birthday.