Latin Percussion

Latin Percussion
Company typeSubsidiary
Founded1964; 61 years ago (1964), New York, New York
FounderMartin Cohen
Headquarters
Garfield, New Jersey
,
U.S
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsPercussion instruments
ParentDrum Workshop
Websitelpmusic.com
A pair of Latin Percussion conga drums

Latin Percussion, also known as LP, is a brand of percussion instruments, specializing in ethnic instruments and Latin percussion.

History

LP was founded in New York City in 1964 by Martin Cohen.[1] As the company expanded, they added imported lines to their catalog, and also became an exporter.

LP invented several instruments that have become commonplace such as the vibraslap, the jam block, and granite blocks.[2]

Company information

In 2002, LP was purchased by Kaman Music Corporation and operated as its independent subsidiary within Kaman's music distribution segment.

In 2008, LP was purchased by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.[3]

In 2014, LP was purchased by Drum Workshop.[4]

Awards

In 2001, Martin Cohen received a Special Recognition Award from the International Latin Music Hall of Fame for his contributions during nearly 40 years in the music industry.[5]

References

  1. ^ Gonzalez, David (January 13, 2011). "Bongos, Congas and Cameras". New York Times. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  2. ^ Mattingly, Rick (2013). "Latin Percussion [LP]". In Garrett, Charles Hiroshi (ed.). The Grove Dictionary of American Music (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-1953-1428-1.
  3. ^ "Fender to Buy Kaman Music Corp". October 18, 2007.
  4. ^ "Drum Workshop Purchases Latin Percussion, Toca Percussion, Gretsch Drums, Gibraltar Hardware, and KAT Percussion from Fender's KMC Subsidiary". January 7, 2015.
  5. ^ LP's martin Cohen Honored by Intl. Latin Music Hall of Fame, Music Trades, July 2001