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American Sound® AS8D
Like the 7A, with a bit more reach. L=16", Dia.=.540"
The American Sound® drumsticks are a take
off on our most popular American Classic® models,
featuring the shaft and neck specifications, but
with a full round tip. This tip change creates a
completely different sound for each model, bringing
increased focus and clarity to the drums and cymbals. |
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Heritage Brush (HB)
This retractable wire brush features a smooth rubber
handle and our special triangular metal pull rod
for versatility on the cymbals. Light and fast.
5" spread. |
www.ignacioberroa.com
Ignacio Berroa was born in Havana
Cuba on July 8,1953. Following his father's footsteps
he began his musical education as a classical violinist.
But his life changed the day he heard albums by
Nat King Cole and Glenn Miller.It was then that
he realized he wanted to play that music and pursued
that dream with a passion, taking his first drum
lesson at age 11. He studied at the National School
of Arts and subsequently at Havana's National Conservatory,
beginning his professional career in 1970.
By 1975
Ignacio Berroa had become Cuba's most sought after
drummer. After moving to New York in 1980 Ignacio
met and had the privilege of working with musicians
of the stature of Mario Bauza, among others. It
was Mario who introduced him to the late Bebop
master Dizzy Gillespie. In August 1981 Dizzy officially
invited Ignacio to join his quartet. Later he would
also become an integral part of all the important
bands Gillespie assembled during that decade,such
as "The Dizzy Gillespie's 70th Anniversary
Big Band", "Dizzy Gillespie All Star
Big Band" and the "Grammy Award" winner "United
Nations Orchestra". But Ignacio's contributions
to the arts have not been limited to perform on
stage.
As an educator he first made his mark by becoming
an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Florida International
University from 1991 to 1994. Later in 1995, he
released his video "Mastering The Art of Afro-Cuban
Drumming" under Warner Bros Publications ,
deemed by Downbeat magazine as the best instructional
video of the year. His books, "Groovin' In
Clave" and "A New Way of Groovin",
distributed by Carl Fischer are great tools to
learn independence, Afro-Cuban grooves as well
as mixing the Rumba clave with other styles like
Rock, Funk and Brazilian.
Ignacio has also conducted
clinics and master classes all over the world and
has recorded and played with musicians of the stature
of McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard, Wynton
Marsalis, Jackie Mc Lean, Clark Terry, James Moody,
Slide Hampton,Milt Jackson, Ron Carter, Charlie
Haden, Eddie Gomez, Phil Woods, Michael Brecker,
Joe Lovano, Jon Faddis, Jack Bruce, Jaco Pastorius,
Tito Puente, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Lalo Schifrin,
Chico Bouarque, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Lenny
Andrade, Ivan Lins, Joao Bosco, Slide Hampton's
Jazz Masters Big Band, Carnegie Hall Big Band,
Lincoln Center Orchestra, WDR Big Band and BBC
Big Band, just to name a few.
What the Pros are saying
"Ignacio is one of the greatest drummers
of our time. It is a shame that a lot of American
drummers don't know him. American drummers like
to go after names, but sometimes the people you
don't know are the ones you should know. What better
teacher can you go to for Jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms
than Ignacio..." - Dennis Chambers
"Ignacio Berroa is an all American Afro-
Cuban drumming maestro, completely fluent and conversant
in all styles of music. He is a gift to our music." -
Peter Erskine
"Ignacio plays with intelligence, taste,
fire, and soul. His playing combines the finest
aspects of Afro-Cuban and American styles of drumming
(...) When you hear him play it just makes you
feel good, just like a good hot bowl of gumbo!" -
Wynton Marsalis
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