208 – Zach Danziger: The evolution of a player
Zach Danziger is a trail blazer and an innovator. In 1995 he was using and developing effects cymbals with Zildjian before there was a need for them and before anyone knew what they were for. Today he’s incorporating electronics and video into his drumming while evolving as a player and as a person. His life was changed after seeing Dave Weckl play in the 80’s and he poised to make his own impact on others by innovating on the drums and by challenging the status quo of sounds.
“You are an endless project…changing, evolving, surprising.” – James Patterson (Tweet this)
Zach Danziger talks about:
- Growing up in a musical family
- Dave Weckl and the life-changing effect he had on Zach
- The pros and cons of incorporating electronics into your playing
- His views on how players evolve and change as they get older
- Past and present work with Wayne Krantz
- The “lucky” break of working on Oceans 11, 12 and 13
- Much more
Resources / Links / People mentioned:
- Contact Zach Danziger: Facebook | Instagram
- Dave Weckl
- Chick Corea Elektric Band
- Mister Barrington
- Zildjian Remix cymbals
- Wayne Krantz
- Tim Lefebvre
- Edit Bunker
Zach Danziger plays:
- Gretsch Drums
- Zildjian Cymbals
- Vic Firth Sticks
- Remo Heads
- DW Pedals and Hardware
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