A week of percussion: billy martin + the iktus percussion quartet

Wed 13 Feb, 2008, 8pm
Old American Can Factory

Billy Martin is best known for his band Medeski Martin and Wood, and performing/recording with John Zorn, John Scofield, Cibo Mato, Iggy Pop and Cyro Baptista.

Iktus Percussion Quartet is a funky-frenetic Percussion/ New Music group on a mission to change the way music is perceived by the lay listener. Influenced by a broad range of world music and instrumentation, and committed to playing fresh new compositions from up and coming artists, Iktus is on the cutting edge of the percussion genre. In addition to performance, we are also available for educational programs ranging from school age workshops to master classes. Let us inspire you! Projects in the works: Concert of “New Works” with Random Access Music (RAM), “Dance & Beat” Collaboration with Modern Dance. Endorsed by: Mike Balter Mallets www.mikebalter.com, & Grover Pro Percussion www.groverpro.com