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Arthur Lipner (born Month Day, Year) is an American percussionist who plays vibraphone, marimba, steel drums, keyboards and several other percussive instruments. (Publication, awarding body or expert group) has recognized Lipner for his (accomplishment(s)) in (some form). Also a teacher, composer, director, and producer, Lipner has N recordings including (CD title(s)) which have been recognized by (Publication, awarding body or expert group) for (some award or accomplishment).

Lipner is one of the leading vibes and marimba voices of today, and among a few musicians carrying the message of jazz mallets into the 21st century. His live performances and recorded projects convey an exuberant drive of creativity and depth, and jazz performances have delighted audiences and critics around the globe. Of a live performance in December 2006, the Chronicle Herald (Nova Scotia) wrote, "Lipner belongs to that rare category of master player that includes Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson..." (include a link in references)

As a teacher, Lipner's THE VIBES REAL BOOK (1996) is the most comprehensive guide to jazz vibes (citation). "Jazz Mallets: IN SESSION" (2000) is the first-ever play-along book for jazz vibes and marimba. "From Lead Sheets To Hip Solos", improvisation for all instruments released in 2003 by Carl Fischer Music. (link to these for reviews)

Lipner is an in-demand mallet clinician at universities, having conducted over 300 workshops throughout the world, including The Juilliard School in New York City, and Sweelink Conservatory in Amsterdam. (enumerate others) He has been on the Faculty of The Brabants Conservatory in Tilburg, Holland,  Drummers Collective (NYC), State Univ. of NY (Purchase) and Univ. of Bridgeport (CT). He is sponsored by the Conn/Selmer Company and Mike Balter Mallets as an artist/clinician, and has performed at three PASIC conventions. (that may be too commercial)

As a composer, Lipner's latest cd is "Brazilian Vibes", released Summer of 2010. ( link to www.brasilianvibes.com ) His fifth solo project was "Modern Vibe" in July 2004. Critical acclaim about this very contemporary and refreshing mix of R/B, Funk and Brazilian include (references). His prior album is "Portraits In World Jazz.", which (publication) cited as (accolades). Lipner's first solo project, IN ANY LANGUAGE,  was released in 1991 by Palo Alto Jazz. In 1992, JVC Tokyo released this album in Japan as part of their Music Of The Mother Earth  series. The 1993 cd  ART OF THE  DUO:  Liquide Stones  on the German label ENJA-Tutu records, was recorded with guitarist Jack DeSalvo. Next came the 1994 band project THE MAGIC CONTINUES..., with Joel Rosenblatt, Bob Mintzer and others. Released in 1998, 1999 and 2003 were cd's Arthur produced for the publishing company MalletWorks Music.

Over fifty of Lipner's compositions have been released on recordings (references). His music has been used on radio, film and television soundtracks in such places as Finland, Japan, Belgium, The Netherlands, and England. His compositions have been recorded twenty times by various groups. Lipner's work as a New York City session player has led to tracks for everything from Bluegrass to Brazilian to Christmas albums, the American television shows Sesame Street, Designing Women, Bill Cosby's It's A Different World, Japanese TV, a French film score, and dozens of radio and tv commercials. (references)

In March 2004 Arthur performed the World Premiere of his Concerto "Hybridisation" in Winona Minnesota. The concert featured The Winona State University Wind Ensemble, a 30-member childrens' choir, and Lipner. This piece and its premiere was the realization a life-long goal of Lipner's to perform with a large traditional ensemble, using one of his compositions.

As a band leader, Lipner has been to most of the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, England, Scotland, Morocco, Malaysia, the Caribbean and throughout Europe. His current working band is called "Arthur Lipner and Brasilian Vibes". Lipner has led bands and toured Brazil 15 times. In 2011 he appeared on the leading late-night talk show (title). In May 2007, he performed in Salvador (Bahia), Rio de Janeiro, and with an orchestra in Sao Paolo. Brazilian music has become an integral part of Lipner's activities in recent years. He has recorded in New York City and Rio de Janeiro with numerous artists including guitarist Nelson Faria (currently with Joao Bosco) and woodwind artist Ze Luis.