DOUBLE IMAGE

A group co-led by vibists and marimba players David Friedman and David Samuels. They have issused recordings both under the Double Image name and under David Friedman's name with Double Image. from allmusic Double Image—the vibe-marimba duo consisting of Dave Samuels & David Friedman—celebrates thirty years of performing together. It was 1974 when these two masters of mallet percussion first created the unique combination of vibraphone and marimba. What emerged was a totally new sound and approach that has set a new standard for mallet percussionists everywhere.  Their recordings have received critical acclaim and their performances have been described as “spellbinding”. Double Image performs music which spans many styles - from jazz standards and original compositions to through-composed pieces and spontaneous improvisations. As individuals, Samuels and Friedman have played and recorded with the elite in both jazz, classical and popular music. As ambassadors of mallet keyboard percussion, they have been sharing their unique read more...