Pedrito Bata - Itotele
Hand drums crafted for one of this generation's premier percussionists.
Part ID: LP491-PM
$624.99
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Product Overview
Pedrito Martinez is an amazing, multi-talented force and a Grammy-nominated band leader with an irresistibly charismatic voice. These LP Pedrito Signature Batas are crafted from deep cut Mango wood that feature a longer, streamlined body that is reminiscent of the Cuban drums Pedrito grew up playing in Havana. These drums are finished with natural rawhide heads, traditional rims, and a stained mocha finish for a distinctive look worthy of their namesake. *
- 5-3/4" & 9" heads
- Deep cut Mango shell construction
- Natural rawhide heads with traditional rims
- 5/16" diameter tuning lugs
- Stained Mocha finish with chrome plated hardware
Artist
Pedro Pablo "Pedrito" Martinez
Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba. Since settling in New York City, Pedrito has recorded or performed with Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Tedeshi Trucks, Dave Matthews, Sting and many more. He has also contributed to well over 75 albums.
Pedrito was a founding member of Yerba Buena and has recorded two albums with them. He has also released two solo albums as band leader. The first one was nominated for a Grammy in 2013. The second album, Habana Dreams, was recorded in Cuba and featured Ruben Blades, Isaac Delgado, Wynton Marsalis, and Angelique Kidjo.
In 2019, Pedrito recorded a duo album with Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and Quincy Jones as the Executive Producer. Later that year, Pedrito and Eric Clapton recorded and performed a new arrangement of Clapton’s song, My Father’s Eyes.