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Ragamalika—Four Pieces for Piano

This piece by Gerald Levinson was commissioned by pianist Marcantonio Barone. Ragamalika means “garland of ragas” and describes a practice in North Indian classical music where the soloist departs from one principal raga (melodic mode) and whirls through a series of others.

Curtain Up! Duos 1 and Duos 2

These two Curtain Up! duet books from the Magic Flute on Stage series provide student duets from the last four centuries.

Memories of Chuck: A Compilation of Experiences on the Road

James “Jimmy” Marsala played bass and was the band leader for Chuck Berry for 41 years. In his new book, the Local 2-197 (St. Louis, MO) member offers readers some of his experiences on the road with this pioneer of rock and roll.

Philippe Gaubert: Treasures for Flute and Piano

“Philippe Gaubert: Treasures for Flute and Piano” is a collection of short works for flute and piano by multi-talented musician Philippe Gaubert.

Nile Rodgers, The Chic Organization 1977-1979

In fall of 1978, Chic’s “Le Freak” sold more than seven million copies. This box set celebrates the song’s 40th anniversary and salutes Chic founders, guitarist Nile Rodgers of Local 802 (New York City) and the late bassist Bernard Edwards.

Kurzweil’s KD1S Nine-Piece Electronic drum kit

Kurzweil’s KD1S nine-piece electronic drum kit is simple to set up and play. The set includes kick pedal; eight-inch snare; three eight-inch toms; 10-inch hi-hat with pedal, 10-inch crash, and 10-inch ride cymbals; and optional kick pad.

Supro Delay All-Analog Echo Pedal

Supro Delay all-analog echo pedal delivers sounds ranging from 20ms slapback to 600ms vintage delay. Its high-voltage MN3005 IC chips provide sweeter echoes with increased headroom and dynamic range.

Sterling Audio’s SL230MP Medium-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Sterling Audio’s SL230MP medium-diaphragm condenser microphones are packaged as a matched pair. They are an excellent choice for capturing realistic stereo recordings of instruments, choirs, orchestras, or bands at a reasonable price.

D’Addario’s NS Micro Headstock Tuner

NS Micro Headstock tuner is a tiny yet full-featured tuner. It grips gently, but securely, to any headstock and can be perfectly positioned thanks to 360-degree rotation and 90-degree screen orientation options.

Scott Robinson, Tenormore

This album from Scott Robinson, known as a multi-instrumentalist and rare instrument collector, features his tenor saxophone.