Here is some music from the Britain Moore Duo in honor of Mat Britain's 52nd Birthday. Headlong was one of the first duo tunes we played. It was recorded on the CD, Cricket City in 1993. The tune was composed soon after we had decided to launch "headlong" into this crazy steel pan/marimba duo project back in 1985. The BMD is alive and well in 2013 and here's to many more years of music making together!

Headlong by the Britain Moore Duo circa 1993

My Funny Valentine from Dan' solo CD, Now, Here, This. All parts played by Dan.

My Funny Valentine

I wanted to give this remix a very chill rendition with a sultry African percussion groove. Used lots of space to bring Kawehi's voice right into your ear — and who wouldn't want that?

Anthem (World Remix) By Dan Moore

A collection of cadences and drum features from the 1977 East Texas State University drumline. ETSU (now known as Texas A&M Commerce) was one of the first corps style bands in the state of Texas. That band broke a lot of new ground under the direction of a very young James F. Keene.

The line includes four tonal bass drums, four marching timpani players, and marching xylophone and bells. That's right, every instrument was carried on someone's back.

Marty Hurley was our primary arranger at the time — when he wasn't busy putting The Phantom Regiment on the map. Other writers included Larry McCormick, Robert Houston, and me.

(Mouse over the comments on the timeline for titles of the cadences)


East Texas State University Drumline 1977

Mat Britain and Dan Moore always look forward to their yearly summer recording project. This year The BMD covers the Doobie Brothers classic Black Water with special guests Ben Wahlund on marimba (and arranger), and Ben Yancey on double 2nd pans. Hope you enjoy our little tribute to the great American rock band — the Doobie Brothers.

Black Water (Doobie Brothers cover) by the Britain Moore Duo

An original tune from the 2001 BMD CD, Little World of Rhythm. This tune was written for our mentor Dave Samuels and his cat Ebeneezer. 

Ebeneezer's day was the day Dave's stealthy cat swiped a chop from his plate. A chase ensued but in the end, Dave had to find something else for dinner!

It was a great story from a very cool guy!

This one also makes subtle use of the MIDI marimba which can be heard in the reinforced bass sound and some oh-so-quiet Ohhhs below.

Ebeneezer's Day performed by the Britain Moore Duo

"Mongonucleosis" was recorded in 1974 by the popular rock band Chicago for the album Chicago VII. Though it was never one of their "hits," this driving Latin influenced jazz-rock jam tune became one of Chicago's most enduring instrumental numbers, performed many times by the band both live and on several recordings. This arrangement for steel band is an amalgam of several live versions. It features an open pan solo and finishes with a rousing percussion break that should have everyone dancing in the aisles.

Published by Alfred Publishing:

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Mongonucleosis for Steel Band by Dan Moore

Percussive Jazz Quartet at the Birch Creek Music Performance Center featuring Dan Moore, vibes; Peter Naughton, piano; Wesley Morgan, bass; and Dane Maxim Richeson, drums.

I am a proud citizen of the United States of America (Estados Unidos, EEUU) and when I play America The Beautiful I can't help but think of the U.S., but it can also make me think of ALL The Americas —  North, South, and Central, beautiful places I have traveled extensively, and warm people with whom I feel connected. America, you are beautiful!

America the Beautiful

Mike Mainieri's classic tune, Sara's Touch performed by Dan Moore, vibes, Raleigh Dailey, piano, Paul Deatherage, drums, and Danny Cecil, bass. Recorded live at the University of Iowa.

Sara's Touch performed by Dan Moore and the Raleigh Dailey Trio

Keith Jarrett's classic head chart, Mushi Mushi — the phrase to say when answering the phone in Japan. Fun to play with a group of sensitive musicians. Raleigh Dailey, piano, Danny Cecil, bass, and Paul Deatherage, drums. From a live recording at the University of Iowa

Mushi Mushi performed by Dan Moore and the Raleigh Dailey Trio

Summertime performed live at Jazz Under the Stars 2015 and broadcast on KCCK, Iowa's Jazz Station. The Dan Moore Trio features Dan Moore, vibes, Wesley Morgan, bass, and Victor Bastidas, drums.

Jazz Under the Stars 2015

Summertime performed by the Dan Moore Trio

Bill Frisell's Strange Meeting performed live at Jazz Under the Stars 2015 and broadcast on KCCK, Iowa's Jazz Station. The Dan Moore Trio features Dan Moore, vibes, Wesley Morgan, bass, and Victor Bastidas, drums.

Strange Meeting performed by the Dan Moore Trio

Mat Britain and Dan Moore were heavily influenced by the music of the Pat Metheny Group. Here is their tribute to the amazing ensemble that included Metheny, Lyle Mays, Mark Eagan, and Danny Gottlieb (who the BMD toured with in the 1990s).

Travels: Pat Metheny Group cover by the Britain Moore Duo

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