Hand Made Goes Digital

Bosphorus Cymbals proudly release the Stanton Moore Signature Series in BFD2 format. The entire line of hand made cymbals, meticulously recorded and prodeced by John Emrich. To own all of these cymbals would be a dream but to have all of the music and beauty of these cymbals captured in lush high definition audio for a fraction of the costs makes this collection a ground-breaking event for any audio professional. "The Stanton moore Series is one of our biggest sellers, and we are very excited to be the first percussion maufacturer to offer its products in a fully dynamic virtual instrument format,"stated Michael Vosbein, CEO of Bosphorus USA.
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Jeff Hamilton Trio Tops Charts

When he's not playing or recording with the likes of Diana Krall and Barbra Streisand, or co-leading the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Bosphorus co-owner Jeff Hamilton maintians a steady working, hard swinging trio. Their new release, Symbiosis is now number one on the JazzWeek charts. Congrats, Jeff.

Sticks 'n' Skins

Featuring 13 Artists Endorsed By Bosphorus

Sticks 'n' Skins: A Photography Book About the World of Drumming made its debut at sticksnskins.com October 15, 2009! Thirteen Bosphorus artists are highlighted throughout Sticks 'n' Skins which features some never-before-seen photos and stories of Rikki Rocket, Russell Batiste, Jeff Hamilton, Johnny Vidacovich, Stanton Moore, Stephen Badalament, Dan Caro, David Kemper, Kevin O'Day, LaDell Abrams, Mark Simmons, Marquis Johnson, and Mike Snyder.
A perfect gift for all Bosphorus fans! Music lovers will discover the heartbeat of music this holiday season in this 560-page coffee table book illuminating the eclectic world of drumming over the past 70 years. Fotos By Folletts photographers traveled to 53 cities in four countries and photographed over 500 drummers to be included in the pages of this captivating hardcover book. From the true legends to students and teachers, drum-techs to cartage companies and shop owners, Sticks 'n' Skins preserves the legacy of this unique group of musicians.
Dedicated to the late drumming photographer Lissa Wales, Sticks 'n' Skins opens with a special tribute to her work. Well known to the drumming community, Lissa was a trailblazer in her field, specializing in capturing the heart and soul of drummers around the world. (To learn more about Lissa, please visit DrumPics.com).
"This book documents our drumming history, thus preserving our talents and our reasons for why we do what we do for future generations to feel. It is a compelling and moving glimpse into the drumming community." -Dom Famularo, Drumming's Global Ambassador.
"I have been privileged and blessed to have met and photographed this amazing group of musicians ... the drummers," says author Jules Follett. "I thank them all for helping me capture their talent, energy and passion visually."
For more information or to purchase your copy today, please visit http://www.sticksnskins.com/.