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Bosphorus Welcomes Justin Faulkner
Drummer Justin Faulkner may only be 18 years old, but he is already holding down the drum chair with renowned saxophonist and bandleader Branford Marsalis. The band includes Christain McBride on bass and Joey Calderazzo on piano. Welcome to the family Justin!  photos by Patrick van Vlerken
  
 The owners of Bosphorus International have invited drummers visiting Istanbul to stop by the foundry for a free tour. From casting to final lathing, every cymbal is crafted entirely by hand using centuries old techniques. It is amazing to experience that kind of old world alchemy, and then there's Istanbul. Contact Kadri for an appointment at kadri@bosphoruscymbals.com.tr
New Bosphorus Web Store Now Open
In order to facilitate availablity, Bosphorus has just added an online store to its website. Now our complete catalog of cymbals are just a mouse click away, worldwide. Enjoy safe, simple online shopping, with a full range of delivery options and order-related services, and you will receive authentic Bosphorus cymbals and accessories from an authorized retailer. You can even pick up the cymbal from your favorite stocking dealer. Check it out here or click the "Buy" tab on the Bos website.
New Book from Sean Kennedy
 Bosphorus artist Sean Kennedy writes..."Liberty DeVitto and I have been working on a new drumset method book. After many months of re-writes, composing, recording, meeting, etc... it is finally finished!" Carl Fischer Publishing officially released the book in June." It will be available soon at music retailers across the USA and is already available at Amazon.com .The book has already received great reviews from some of the world's leading performers: "Mastering the content of this excellent book is something that every drummer should strive for!" ...Bernard Purdie
Drummer's World Videos
 In the drum world, everybody who is anybody eventually drops by Drummer's World in NYC to hang. Owner Barry Greenspan has been grabbing a video camera to catch some very cool footage. Check out his YouTube site here.
Oscar Giunta - Jazz in Argentina!
 Oscar Giunta is considered to be one of the most prominent solo jazz musicians in Argentina. He has performed and recorded with Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Lalo Schifrin, Danilo Perez and Paquito De Rivera. He has just released his first solo album. We are proud to welcome him to the Bosphorus artist roster. Click his pic to check out his site.
Dion Parson Featured at Dizzy's in NYC
 Bosphorus welcomes Dion Parson to the family. Dion is originally from the Virgin Islands and is a very busy jazz drummer currently working the New York scene. You may rememebr his face from the TV commercials for the Virgin Islands lottery. Check one of them out here. The 21st Century band, featuring Dion, is celebrating Carribean Heritage Month at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, Jazz at Lincoln center June 16th -21st. Click below for more...
Rockett to Rock the Tony Awards
Check for Rikki Rockett and his band POISON on the Tony Awards show.... 
Bosphorus at Berklee
 Bosphorus Cymbals is proud to have endowed its first annual student scholarship at Berklee College of Music. The recipient, Mathew Garstka, is seen here accepting a cymbal from Bosphorus artists and Berklee faculty members Ralph Peterson (L) and Neal Smith (R). Bosphorus also sponsored a concert at the Berklee Performance Center with Neal Smith's band featuring pianist Mulgrew Miller and the Ralph Peterson 'Fotet featuring saxaphonist Greg Osby.
Master Vintage Awarded DRUM! Magazine Editor's Pick
 In DRUM! Magazine's new Gear Guide issue, our Master Vintage Series was awarded Editor's Pick in the cymbal category. Also noteable, the series was nominated for a MIPA Award at Musikmesse in Frankfort last week. The Musikmesse International Press Award is considered the "Grammy" of the Musical Instrument/Pro Audio industry. Check one out today at your favorite dealer.
Bosphorus Cymbals Welcomes Musician's Friend
Introducing Ralph Peterson
 Bosphorus is proud to announce the addition of jazz great Ralph Peterson to its artist roster. Peterson's recording career began in 1985 with the Blue Note stable band OTB (Out of the Blue). Shortly thereafter, he was signed to the Blue Note Label as a leader and released six critically acclaimed recordings. His debut project V, won him the prestigious Swing Journal Gold Disc Award. Ralph has since recorded two CDss for the Evidence label, (the Reclamation Project and The Fo'tet Plays Monk), and two CD's for the British Sirocco Jazz label (Back to Stay) which featured Michael Brecker and "Triangular 2" which features Dave Kikowski. His Quintet release on Criss Cross entitled 'The Art of War' received rave reviews, as did the following releases 'Subliminal Seductions" and "Tests of Time". Peterson has accomplished the difficult task of keeping a working band (The Fo'tet) together for over 18 years and now features the Soprano Sax work of Greg Osby. Also an accomplished educator, Peterson is now a Full Professor at Berklee College of Music, visiting Professor at Princeton University, Artist in Residence Prince Claus Conservatory in Holland as well as an acclaimed clinician for Mapex Drums, Vic Firth Sticks and Bosphorus Cymbals.
Happy Holidays with Bosphorus Cymbals
Season's  Greetings! Get into the holiday spirit with two new  releases featuring Bosphorus artists. Drummer Mark Simmons (L) keeps the yule fire burnin' with Al Jarreau, and Arthur Latin (R) definitely has the Christmas gumbo cookin' with Harry Connick, Jr. Both Christmas shows are on tour and selling out. Check your local listings.  
 Bosphorus is happy to announce that another Guitar Center location is now stocking our pies. Look for us at Guitar Center Nashville, 721 Thompson Lane, Nashville, Tennessee, 37204 Phone: 615-297-7770, Manager: Mark Campbell
Ali Jackson Jr. Joins Bosphorus Family
 Bosphorus is proud to announce that jazz great Ali Jackson, Jr. has joined our roster of artists. Ali holds down the much coveted chair as the drummer for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the Wynton Marsalis Quintet, and fronts his own band when time permits. He is a mainstay on the New York City jazz scene and has worked with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Harry Connick, Jr., KRS-1, Marcus Roberts, Joshua Redman, Seiji Ozawa, Diana Krall and the New York City Ballet. He is very active as an educator, contributing to Lincoln Center's Jazz For Young People series. Kids may recognize him as the voice of "Duck Ellington," a character in the Penguin book series Baby Loves Jazz. Look for Ali to be very active as a Bosphorus clinician. Click his picture and explore his website.
ZO2 Rocks with Bos
 Z ROCK is a comedy series that follows three friends leading a double life: by night they're a hard-partying rock band and by day they're a kids party band. Z ROCK is (kinda) based on the true story of the band Z02 (brothers Paulie Z and David Z, and lifelong friend Joey Cassata) and gives a satirical look at the dark underbelly of the rock n' roll dream. It's the most popular show ever on the Independent Film Channel and has just been renewed for another season. Check out drummer Joey Cassata and his Bos plates Sunday nights at 11:30. Click the pic for more...
Marty Morell
 Jazz great Marty Morrel dropped me a line from Tokyo where he is working with the Duke Ellington band as well as Japanese pianist Takana Miyamoto. Marty writes... I am so honored to play with this band. Gotta tell ya that we are killin' it here in Tokyo. Next Sunday, I will rehearse with Takana in Yuki, Japan, her home town. We have 4 Bill Evans tribute concerts after I finish with Ellington. Life is good. 'Best. Marty
Gary "Big Dog" Stanionis
 This from Big Dog...."I have been busier than ever since the begining of 08'. I've been on tour with Jackiem Joyner. In the studio......... From here in Cali to Detroit and Vegas and next will be going to Denver for the Democratic National Covention.......and every where in between. I also finished my debut album Takin' it Back w/ my group Elements. I'm in the begining stages of booking my tour schedule for the rest of 08' and all of 09' now. It's been great! I have some clinic dates w/ Drummers for Jesus coming up in the fall and more touring with Jackiem......Things are great and what's more....? I have my Bosphorus Plates every where I go! From my 20' Hammer Ride and my "Big Dog Trash Stack" (18' Traditional Crash stacked on top of a 20' Trash Crash) when I'm behind my drums.......... to my 8', 10' and 12' splash cymbals and crazy stacks and effects cymbals when I'm behind my Percussion Rig. You should hear the backline crews and the things they say about these beautiful instruments! I feel good knowing what ever those guy's have for me at the gig, I've got.....My Sound....my Bosphorus Plates with me every where I go! Bosphorus: the most musical cymbals around! - Gary "Big Dog" Stanionis"
Louie-Louie
 Bosphorus Cymbal artist Ryun Louie is wrapping up a busy summer of playing and teaching. Ryun just finished his second year as the drumset and timpani clinician at the Yamaha Midwest Percussion Camp at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois. (Ryun standing in white T-shirt) You can find Ryun gigging in the the northeast Ohio area with his own group LOUIE and with the Akron Jazz Orchestra starting its first season this fall. He also holds down the principal timpanist chair with the South Dakota Symphony. Ryun is also forming a classical percussion quartet called ATAKI.
Daniel Glass
  Bos artist Daniel Glass has been keeping quite busy, and files this report.... After eight years in the making, The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues (co-authored with Zoro) will finally be out this Summer. To go along with the book release, I am starting a monthly column in DRUM called The Drum History Minute, which will be included in the Single Strokes section of each issue. The column will offer an inside look at some of the important people, events, gear and playing techniques that shaped today's world of drumming. Modern Drummer recently published the Rockabilly Roundtable. I participated in the T.R.A.P. Festival in June as part of a drum/percussion ensemble put together by percussionist CG Ryche. Percussionists included CG, Kevin Ricard, Kalani, and me doing double duty on the drum kit with none other than Danny Seraphine.
New Bos Artist David Bowen
 Newly signed Bosphorus artist David Bowen reports that country Star Dale Watson is diggin his new plates. Click the pic for tour dates and more on Watson. (photo by Rochelle Blanchard)
Bosphorus Now Distributed in Canada and Mexico
  We're very excited to be partnering with Direct Music Supply (DMS) to serve the Canadian market and Mike's Percussion to distribute in Mexico. Sourcing Bosphorus Cymbals in Canada and Mexico will give dealers easy access to our complete array of sounds and accessories without the inconvenience of international deliveries. For dealer information in Canada contact Direct Music Supply by phone at 1 800 828 1601, email them at sales@directmusicsupply.com, or click their logo above to visit their website. For Mexico, contact Mike's Percussion by phone at +52 (81) 83453872 or by email at miketorello@hotmail.com .
Ty Dennis with The Doors' Krieger and Manzarek
 Bos artist Ty Dennis reports from the road on tour with former Doors musicians Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek in this Modern Drummer blog post. Hello, fellow drummers! I've been a loyal MD reader since the seventh grade, and I'm happy to contribute here.This past April I wrapped up another tour, this time through South America with Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and keyboard player Ray Manzarek. (Due to the ongoing lawsuit regarding the use of the name The Doors, the band has been calling itself Riders On The Storm for the last few years. Prior to that we were known as The Doors Of The 21st Century.) We played shows in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Columbia. The fans in South America are some of the greatest in the world, and they're always so enthusiastic and just so "into it.".....Click here for the rest of Ty's MD post
Mathias Meets Moby
 Bos artist Mathias Kunzli describes auditioning for Moby and the gigs that followed.... "I got a call from Moby's management in London and got invited to audition for a tour in Mexico. I went and ended up getting the gig. It was a blast and a really interesting experience for me. The "band" was very small: It was Moby playing keys, guitar, tom toms, percussion, drums, and singing, Dave Sharma on mostly percussion and some drums, and myself playing mostly drums and a bit of percussion. There was our fourth member: the track.
The whole show was set to a track which was sort of hard to hear at certain times(especially when Moby's voice was blasting through the side fills and the beat could get covered).
Unfortunately there was no click under the track which could've saved us in a few spots when I sort of had to guess where the new downbeat is after a long breakdown section without much to hold onto (I'm only human).
Another challenge for me was to play super hard and more or less the same 4 on the floor disco beat for ninety minutes straight. I have to admit that blisters popped up in spots where I never had one and certain body parts were aching after the first show. The large audience and their warm and enthusiastic response definitely helped to push through and provide the energy and the drive that was needed.
Unfortunately there were only three shows. But even so, it was great to see the whole thing tighten up and get more and more solid. The body adjusted and I figured out how to do it with much more ease. I was never too much involved in the electronic music scene. The fact that I ended up doing this particular gig first seemed quite random to me. There are many drummers that would be more carved out for a gig like Moby's than I am. But once you sign up for it you have to lay into it with as much heart and soul as you can. I had a great time and learned a bunch from it.
Moby is such a pro at what he does. Trying to live up to his and the whole crew's level was a great challenge and lots of fun. I hope to do it again! It's amazing how you never know where you'll end up. I try to embrace that fact and hope to be surprised many more times."
Eye on Isler
 Bosphorus artist Todd Isler has joined Mike Gordon (of Phish fame). Todd reports, "We'll be doing some nice festivals this summer around the country and kicking off a five week tour in support of Mike's latest CD, The Green Sparrow." (August 5th release). See http://www.mike-gordon.com/ for details. Todd also gigs with his own group in the NYC area known as Todd Squad, playing tunes from their latest release Soul Drums. Check http://www.toddisler.com/ for more info.
Buck's Vibe
 There was standing room only at Steamer's Jazz Club in Fullerton, CA for Peter Bucks' CD release party. His new disk, Buck's Vibe is now available online at http://cdbaby.com/cd/peterbuck , and is downloadable at http://www.digstation.com/PeterBuck , iTunes, and many other mp3 sites.
Scott Seiver Update
 Scott Seiver has been busy producing albums for several artists. Most recently, he produced Bird's Eye View, Amy Kuney's first full length album. Her amazing lyricism, voice and songwriting coupled with Scott's drumming and production promise to make this one worthy of several listens. http://www.amykuney.com/ Also look for Scott playing drums on Nikka Costa's summer tour. Check for tour dates here: http://www.nikkacosta.com/Other recent work includes productions for Nettwerk recording artist Sara Melson, Gingger Shankar, and Jackie Tohn. Keep up to date with the very busy Scott Seiver at: http://www.myspace.com/lomaladahttp://www.scottseiver.com/
James Brown Tribute Tour
Bosphorus artist Erik Hargrove has teamed with legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins for a Tribute to James Brown Tour. Erik played with Brown for 7 years (1998-2005). All members of the band are Brown alumni. Erik will also be playing with Brian Hardgroove's (Band Leader and Bassist for Public Enemy) group Escapism on the same tour.  Mon Jun-30 Milwaukee,WI Summerfest Tue Jul-1 Minneapolis,Mn Zoo Fri July- 4 Ireland Tripod Sat Jul-5 London,UK 02 Wireless Festival Fri Jul-11 Netherlands North Sea Jazz Festival Sun Jul-13 Bruges,BE Cactus Festival Wed July-16 Paris Batacian Fri Jul-25 Japan - Fuji Rocks - White Stage
Matt North Plays on/Produces Brooklyn Artist Rob Kendt
Modern Drummer (April 08 issue) writes: Matt North plays on and produces Rob Kendt's I'm Not Sentimental, and you can tell from his drumming that he sees the big picture.  This is an example of smart rock and studio playing. North's swinging tom shuffle on I'm Not Sentimental is propulsive and safely tucked out o  f the vocalist's way. His four bar switch to barking hats provides musical counterpoint and a bit of comic relief. Kendt's sound is something like Ben Folds corrupted by Steely Dan, with a Nashville twist and his medley of Britney Spears and Beatles classics, Oops, I Did Bungalow Bill gets major props from this reviewer. North recently completed recording drums for the documentary film Humpty Dumpty by director Tony Kaye (American History X) and has been prod ucing Rob Kendt's follow-up album featuring bass virtuoso Viktor Krauss (Bill Frisell, Lyle Lovett) and vocal duets with former Lone Justice lead singer Maria McKee (www.mariamckee.com). Look for Matt's upcoming feature in the August '08 issue of Modern Drummer on legendary engineer Niko Bolas. More info on Matt North @ http://www.gooddrummer.com/ Click below to listen... I'm Not Sentimental Oops I Did Bungalow Bill
Rikki Rockett Exonerated
News Flash.....  Bosphorus signature artist Rikki Rockett affirms that he has been exonerated of a felony rape charge filed in Mississippi and widely reported by the media. A grand jury refused to indict Rockett when it became apparent that Rikki was not in the state at the time of the incident. In a bizarre turn of events, Rockett seems to have been the victim of a career criminal with a history of impersonating rock stars to sexually pursue women, and an over-aggressive media that failed to search for the truth beyond the headlines. Look for Rikki to seek legal recourse.
On a personal note, when I first read the arrest story I thought, "That's not Rikki." He and I have spent a good deal of time together either on his tour bus, backstge on the gigs, or at trade shows. We worked closely to develop his signature Rockett Ride. I know him to be a great guy, an animal rights activist, a good businessman, and a personal friend. We spoke soon after the arrest and he assured me the charges were not truthful. I decided to continue with the advertising for his new cymbals, in spite of the snickers over our headline "The Ride of Your Life."
I can only imagine what life has been like for Rikki these last few months. His character and reputation have been unfairly tarnished. On the business side of things, his band Poison, his company Rockett Drum Works, and his signature products with Bosphorus and others have all taken a hit. I sincerely hope that the media reports his exoneration with the same zeal as the initial rape charge and I stand by my friend as he attempts to reclaim his good name.
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