This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Avedis Zildjian Company. Founded in 1623, Zildjian is the oldest musical instrument company in the world as well as the oldest company in the USA. Zildjian has a great past because it looks forward to the future. That said, the Zildjian family generously shared the spotlight of this celebration of its legacy in Boston by honoring eight drummers in a drumming concert for the ages. Adding these eight drummers to its Hall of Fame — an august list that includes (in alphabetical order) Ginger Baker, Louie Bellson, Hal Blaine, Art Blakey, Sidney “Big Sid” Catlett, Kenny “Klook” Clarke, Arron “Baby” Dodds, Steve Gadd, Roy Haynes, Elvin Jones, Papa Jo Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Gene Krupa, Shelly Manne, Earl Palmer, Buddy Rich, Max Roach, Arthur “Zutty” Singleton, Dave Tough, Charlie Watts, William “Chick” Webb and Tony Williams — is a dream come true […]