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Joel Spencer

PERFORMS WITH: Independent



www.spencerdrums.com

About the Artist

As an Independent Arist, I have performed with such jazz artists as Wayne Shorter, the Count Basie Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Cissy Houston, Chet Baker, and pianist/conductor Daniel Barenboim (former conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Joel's current setup:
8x10 rack tom, 8x12 rack tom, 14x14 floor tom, 16x18 bass drum, 5x14 snare

We asked... Why Gretsch?

The history of modern jazz drumming was discovered, performed, and explored on Gretsch Drums. After a number of endorsements, I’ve finally returned home to the greatest drums on the planet - Gretsch!!

Influences

Chick Webb, Papa Joe Jones, Buddy Rich, Art Blakey, Roy Haynes, Philly Jo Jones, Mel Lewis, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, and Jack DeJohnette,

Advice

Take the time to practice with diligence, patience, and commitment. Take every opportunity to hear music in the “live” setting, and learn the musical responsibilities of drumming first-hand.

Gretsch USA Custom

Hand-crafted every step of the way

The epitome and legend of "That Great Gretsch Sound." The USA Custom series is hand-crafted every step of the way in our Ridgeland, SC factory by highly experienced and skilled drumsmiths. Our legendary Gretsch formula 6-ply shell is the cornerstone of our legendary sound. Shells are completed with 30-degree bearing edges, Silver Sealer, die-cast hoops and custom finishes - ingredients all combined to make a sound long recognized for its classic clear timbre, balanced tone and explosive projection. Custom design your Gretsch dream kit "a la cart" by choosing your desired drum sizes, colors and hardware options. The Gretsch legend continues.

The NEW Gretsch USA Custom Order Guide will explain the many options that are available to help you design a drum set that matches your individual voice as a drummer.

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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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