CYMBALISTIC: Heads up, if you’re thinking about getting some new cymbals. I’m holding a few new odd-size Leon Collection cymbals right now— 21″, 19″ and 17″—on approval from Cymbal & Gong.
The Leons are really lovely— “like 602s, but better”, said my friends in Berlin last year. They generally have a bright sound that is airy, complex, and very musical. They handle similarly to other jazz cymbals, and they blend well with them. I have an 18″ crash that works beautifully with my other Cymbal & Gongs. I may well buy one of this group for myself.
Video of the new cymbals will be coming in a couple of days.
This very light 20″ ride captures the spirit of them— our man in Berlin, Michael Griener, owns its companion:
Oh, also, thanks to my skype student Robert in San Luis Obispo for buying this wonderful Holy Grail, “Desmond.” These are the kind of cymbals you use your entire career.
I am happy to help you with any of the materials on the site, and with anything else drumming related— contact me for private lessons, online world wide, or in person in Portland, Oregon. All levels of players, and all people, are welcome.
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