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Nir Z

PERFORMS WITH: Drummer/Percussionist



www.nirz.com

About the Artist

Nir Z is one of the worlds most in demand drummers.

Famous not only for his incredible studio chops and dynamic live presence, but also for the amazing energy he can bring to any musical situation.

Having spent the last 17 years as a staple on the exciting New York music scene, Nir has been in great demand as a studio and touring drummer.

Currently Nir lives in Nashville, TN.

Nir is also busy in his own personal recording studio using his vast experience and talent to product tracks and play drums & percussion for musicians from all over the world.

We asked... Why Gretsch?

Every time I play Gretsch drums I feel at home, I feel complete!

Recordings you've played on

Genesis, Chris Cornell, John Mayer, Alana Davis, Joss Stone, Jason Mraz, John Cruz, Wynonna Judd, Sara Evans, Flaw, Lola Ray, East Village Opera Company, Ray Wison and many others...

Influences

Every record I've listened to....influenced me. As far as drummers, the list is too long....

Gene Krupa, Joe Morello, Tony Williams, Steve Gadd, Bonzo, Bozio, all these years that I lived in New York City...The streets, the train, the food, the drummers in New York, Roberto Rodrigez, Alex Alexander, Van Romaine, Steve Wolf....and many many others!!!

Advice

Work hard and listen to others! Be influenced by others but follow your heart, develop your own sound and style. Say no!!!!!! to drugs!

GRETSCH 130th ANNIVERSARY

Gretsch Drums is proudly celebrating its 130th Anniversary with a series of Limited Edition American-made drum sets and snare drums. These drums will be released throughout the year and each will include a specially designed 130th Anniversary interior shell label and a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity. The labels and certificates will be numbered to indicate the production sequence of each drum.

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Catalina Maple

Carefully developed to produce tones that explode a balanced amount of warm low end frequencies

The Catalina Maple series starts with the Gretsch maple formula shell. We carefully developed the maple shell specification to produce tones that explode with attack and volume and project a balanced amount of warm, low-end frequencies. All Catalina Maple shells are 7-ply, 7.2mm.

The Catalina Maples are available in two configurations - a 6-piece shell pack set and a 5-piece shell pack set. Add-on drums are also available to allow for further drum set expansion.

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