In this one-on-one interview, JD Beck sits down with Aaron Spears to talk about becoming a Zildjian Artist at such an early age, being selected to represent Zildjian at Zildjian LIVE among a star-studded lineup and to discuss how he has taken the influence of so many artist around him to find a way to create his own unique voice in his playing.
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Zildjian LIVE Season 2 represents the energy and passion thats generated when you bring together artists from around the world for a true Zildjian Family Experience!
Season 2 is hosted by Aaron Spears, musically directed by Robert Sput Searight and features the band Ghost-Note!
JD's Cymbal Setup:
8" A Custom Splash (on snare 1)
10" A Custom Splash and 6" K Splash (stack)
6" A Custom Splash (on snare 2)
16" K Constantinople Crashes (as HiHats)
17" K Constantinople Crash
10" Vintage A Splash (on snare 3)
Zildjian LIVE! Season 2 Schedule:
Episode 1: Matt Greiner April
Episode 2: Sarah Thawer May
Episode 3: Marcus Gilmore June
Episode 4: JD Beck July
Episode 5: Stanton Moore August
Episode 6: Ash Soan September
Episode 7: Gergo Borlai October
Episode 8: Dennis Chambers- November
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Ghost-Note Band:
Robert Sput Searight - music director/keyboards
Nathaniel Werth- percussion
Dywane MonoNeon Thomas Jr. - bass
Sylvester Onyejiaka baritone sax, flute
Jonathan Mones alto sax, flute
Mike Jelani Brooks tenor saxophone, flute
Xavier Taplin keyboards
Peter Knudsen guitar
Mike Clowes - guitar
Featuring Special Guest: DOMi on Keyboards
Audio Engineers:
Kevin Majorino
Tyler Shields
Sphere Audio Assistants:
Matt Cerritos
Xavier Stephenson
Daniel Morris
Audio Mixer:
Ben Burget at 206 Studios
Audio Mastering:
Dave Donnelly at DNA Mastering
Videographers:
Trevor Bowman
Scott Quade
Dean Fisher
Evan Chapman
Kevin Eikenberg
Taylor Davis
Mark Wessels
Photographers:
Ian Grom
Special thanks to:
Sphere Studios and Mackenzie Coats
Livemix for providing the monitoring system
Earthworks for providing the microphones
