Although books written about guitars outnumber drum and percussion books by about 10 to 1, there are still some gems if you’re a drummer.

This book, Zildjian: A History of the Legendary Cymbal Makers, does a great job of telling the story of the the oldest family-owned business in the United States, now in its 14th generation.

Details from the early 20th century are especially interesting as Zildjian hooked up with many of the emerging jazz drummers of the day, cementing the company’s foothold in this market.

The Book: Zildjian: A History of the Legendary Cymbal Makers
The Author: Jon Cohan
The Run-Down: Filled with never-before-seen photos, memorabilia and recollections from legendary drummers, this book tells the exciting story of the world’s most popular cymbal company on the occasion of its 375th anniversary, from its beginnings in 17th-century Turkey to today. Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Max Roach, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd and Nell Pert are among the many great innovators who have crashed, splashed, choked, gonged and ridden Zildjians to make music history on some of the most ground breaking recordings of this century. See what these stars and the Zildjian family today have to say about these premium cymbals so rich in history.

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