Independent
About
Paiste Artist Since
October 2019
Nationality
United States
Main Affiliation
Independent
Website
www.evankeseldrums.com
„Paiste Cymbals have opened my ears to a new sonic space that is unlike any other. The tambour is perfect for the studio, live or even outdoors. These cymbals have made the mixing process effortless for the engineers and producers I work with, and for my personal studio, it's a matter of plugging and playing! They sound great every time.“
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Biography
Born in New York City and raised in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Evan Kesel grew up playing all genres of music including Jazz, Latin, Pop, Classic Rock and Country. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where he studied with Dave DiCenso, Mark Walker and Jackie Santos. Evan currently lives in Nashville where he is the drummer for Grammy Nominated artist Margo Price. You’ve also heard him play live and in the studio with artists like Kelsey Waldon, Nikki Lane, Larry Mitchell, Kiely Connell, Golden Barrel Band and many others. Evan’s studio work, across many genres, can be heard on records, radio, film and TV.
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Sizes: 14", 15"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Rich, warm, lush, deep. Wide range, complex mix. Giving and responsive feel. Broad, warm open sound. Compact, lush chick sound. Extremely versatile hi-hat, perfectly suited for dynamic, articulated playing in a wide range of styles. “They are just chunky enough, but not overpowering. They are a little more chocolaty than the classic 602s”, describes Vinnie Colaiuta.
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Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Dark body, full frequency spectrum, brilliant highs. Very wide range, complex, pleasing musical mix. Immediate, sensitive response, strong attack, controllable spread, even, layered fade. This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection for an incredibly versatile application range. Also extremely well suited as suspended cymbals and for mallet rolls.
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Sizes: 20"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Light
Sound character: Soft, warm, sweet, airy. Medium range, fairly complex mix. Fine, buttery feel. Silky, silvery ping over warm, mellow wash. Musical, gracious bell. Easily transcends Jazz and finds broad musical application wherever refined articulation and cultured style are required.
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