Cymbal Sounds of The Masters : The Legends

This educational video series will trace the cymbal selections of the great drummers from Gene, Max, Philly and Elvin, up to the present day with drummers such as Steve Gadd, Terri Lyne Carrington, Eric Harland, Bill Stewart, among many others. Throughout this evolution, you will find that the music drove the sound, and it still does.
Each episode will include a discussion of the music, sound, and process that went into making the choice come alive.
Join us as we take you on a cymbal sound journey that will honor the past, shape the present, and imagine the future.
EPISODE 1: THE LEGENDS
Artists Featured: Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Papa Jo Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Cozy Cole
Hosted by: Steve Houghton
Featuring: Leon Chiapinni (Head Cymbal Tester, Zildjian) and Paul Francis (Dir. of Cymbal Innovation, Zildjian)

[@albertofalzoi1541]

The History, full stop.
Would be more than enough how Leon replicates funny Papa Jo Jones faces selecting his baby !

[@stephenschowengerdt9471]

Thank you. I love it. I'm a 60+ year old returning to drumming and Gene Krupa was a big influence as I was starting as a 5th grader. I can't wait for the remainder of the series.

[@vnliketheocean9531]

Very very interesting! Looking for the next episodes! Thank you Zildjian!

[@koolBOY8323]

can't wait for more. as much as i love the new stuff and up and coming guys, i really enjoy the history. great job guys. keep it comin!

[@LucasMarianoCarmo]

Great to know the history of Avedis Cymbals, Great job! I've been a Zildjian player for years and they are always great Cymbals.

[@DarrenBrierton]

Loved it! Looking forward to the next instalments.

[@hawkrider88]

Love it, love it, love it....keep 'em coming!

[@ryanaverna9494]

Great series idea! Keep em coming!!!

[@jiondrums78]

Very cool! Love the wisdom and knowledge. Thanks for the video.

[@ChrisBakerDrummer]

Man, those old clips from your late 80s/early 90s promo VHS take me back. I wore that tape out when I was just getting started on the drums. Omar Hakim and that bass player just grooving the whole time. Memories...

[@davidcurtis4478]

Absolutely incredible!! Love it!! Keep the Passion!! DC

[@drummerboy6358]

This Video is Beyond Inspiration! I'll Play Zildjian for Eternity. I aspire one day to become an artist. Thanks for the video folks!

[@drummingnuts]

It's fabulous to hear these guys talk about cymbals! I, for one, am a cymbal addict!!

[@tmaddrummer]

I Love This...... Thanks Zildjian!!!

[@robburgess4556]

Wonderful!

[@DaveBatemansShed]

Absolutely excellent, thank you.

[@khalilsulaiman8451]

That was awesome!

[@thegayge]

This is really great!

[@bohdaaanek]

AWESOME!!! From now I pick cymbals only wit a dancing devil on it! :D

[@noahniemi5701]

Cool video!

[@ARDrummer]

Great info/history!

[@jamesnortonofficial1566]

These vids are awesome

[@Brento44]

Very cool!

[@waylenhutchins9174]

This is amazing

[@timothydigerolamo]

Amazing.

[@CristianContreras-fw3dh]

Gracias !!!!!!!

[@andyp90210]

I could listen to Leon and Paul talk all day...

[@jlnery]

I Love Zildjian 😍

[@Gretschnut]

Very informative, and especially enjoyable video. Thanks for putting this together.

[@ykcobtm3924]

I love That chaimbals

[@skankhunt-vw8xr]

I like cymbals.

[@mikestix78]

The way Leon talks kinda reminds me of Adam Nussbaum haha

[@sbullar]

Was Cozy the first name drummer that used match grip all the time.

[@harryrathien1082]

Zildjian: I would love to find a splash that sounds like Buddy Rich was using in his latter years. I have looked all over for years and haven't found anything close to it. Is there anything in your current product line that even comes close?

[@jddrummer2112]

Does anyone know the name of the tune playing at intro?
Looking forward to seeing more of these.

[@waltgdrums1]

Swingin' from Study in Brown Clifford Brown/Max Roach Quintet

[@arthurazoubel5344]

3:28 Leon Chiappini almost thought that Steve's head was a cymbal

[@rydergrimes6696]

Can we have a Simon Phillips episode???

[@JasonZdrums]

3 episodes thats it?

[@x.y.8581]

Funny but I always found that plastic (or nylon) tipped sticks bring out the best sound from a ride cymbal.

[@DIEGO55762]

Dear sir

[@DIEGO55762]

Dear sir leon chiappini
At last somebody with great experience from the first hand play the crash that i always loved.
Will be you so kind to tell me wich cymbal you play at minute 3 37 to 340 when you talk about buddy rich cymbal sound.that is the crash sound that i love .thanks

[@acidburn_]

Sounds like Papa Jo Jones was smoking some good shit.

[@LazerBrendan]

lulz

[@joelpotherat3417]

Very intersting ! But, we must say ,me and many friends French drummers, that we are disappointed with Zildjian cymbals production that we can find since about 2002's year, in France ! They are often not good. Acid sound and reduced frequencies... Despite, sometimes, in some first runs, we can find some exceptional sounding cymbals, but it is very rare. Generally since near 20 years, they are not at our taste at all.... When I need some new great cymbals, I'm looking for K or A from 80's and 90's, when they were made more by hands on Zildjian factorys.... If Zildjian could made the cymbals like in the 80's or 90's, they will have more success than now...(I m a passionate for Zildjian cymbals maker, history and bought many K and A from 20's to actual times. I can tell that all the 10 years, Zildjian has changed his fabrication...) Hope Zildjian will be back one day with great sounding cymbals !

[@goddamnzordan]

where is john otto?

[@dv8productionshd843]

Where the FUCK is Jimmy!

[@alfonsorojas4862]

Joey Jordison

[@Thomlistentoslayer]

Its either Zildjian or garbage!

[@leeschmitz993]

Thomlistentoslayer that was true 50 years ago. But cymbal making has come a long way.