i've been labeled a "rock" drummer for most of my drumming years.
but some months ago i became extremely fascinated with/by jazz.
when i listen to jazz its like the music is speaking directly to my soul.
and i hate rules/form when it comes to music. i think you should be able to play/make whatever kind of music you want. (not having to worry what time-signature its in/or "will this work?")
i love jazz for what it really is. pure spontaneity.
that's all i've ever wanted to be as a musician/drummer. completely spontaneous.
that being said,
for a few months now i've been searching for my "perfect jazz cymbals"
a lot of old k's and/or turkish made cymbals really haven't done it for me (due to the dark/dull/dry sound) since i'm used to the tin-y/pingy/rocky sound of most vintage a's/new cymbals i've had.
its hard for me to understand that jazzy cymbal sound because i've never been a jazz drummer. that's why that sound is so..almost alien to me.
but since falling in love with jazz/basically only wanting to play jazz, i came across what i think really works for a great transition set of cymbals for me.
Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary cymbals.
-14" hats ($480)
-20" ride ($450)
-22" ride ($550)
i recently came across them when searching, and for me they are exactly what i think of when i think of a jazz cymbal. they're everything and more of what i'm looking for in great jazz cymbals.
i wont be able to start saving due to xmas/hardware i need, but there is know doubt in my mind that i MUST own these cymbals.
hurray for exploration and discovery!
Yes Sir
p.s.
(always writing from personal experience/opinion never meaning to offend)
if you haven't heard these cymbals..i suggest you check them out.
-shaun
