Jazz / Fusion

"Her approach unites lyrical beauty with unsentimental abstraction in a fascinating way." Ford Gustavson

Carter Beauford is a truly ambidextrous drummer who plays left-hand lead on a right-handed kit à la Billy Cobham. He’s famous for his distinctively intricate hi-hat patterns, yet, like Cobham, he can groove, and like Dennis Chambers he has a great ‘pocket’. And what’s more, he’s a pretty mean vocalist as well!

"I bought my first Yamaha kit in 2002 after only ever having owned vintage drums. I think Yamaha drums are so versatile, they sound great at any pitch and are excellent for any musical application. Their simple, functional design and attention to detail is what make Yamaha drums so reliable."

"I've always played Yamaha Drums since I was 14 years old, and have never considered playing anything else. The consistency of the sound is so good - I've never heard a better sound both live and in the studio. I love my Yamaha's!"

Legendary musician Don Burrows has been at the forefront of the jazz world for most of his 64 years in the business.

"A pianist is unlike other instrumentalists in that he or she doesn't usually carry his or her piano to a gig. This is why consistency and trust in a brand name is important. Whenever I walk on stage and see a Yamaha, I'm relieved because I know my hands are in good hands. I love its action, evenness, responsiveness and most of all, tone. Dynamically too, a Yamaha piano offers me the whole gamut - from the most delicate pianissimo to the most thunderous fortissimo - all with the ease and exhilaration of driving a Ferrari."

"I loved Yamaha drums as a student which lead me to my first Recording Custom. As a performer and teacher I now love the sound, construction, reliability and statue that comes with the Yamaha brand. I love my Yamaha drums so much I bought a Yamaha Jet Ski too!!!!"

"These are consistently the best sounding drums going around."

"I have been playing Yamaha Drums for over 15 years, and they consistently sound great recorded and in live situations. Sound, feel, and quality are what I look for in a kit and Yamaha delivers 100%. There is a reason Yamaha are one of the most recorded drums in popular music history."

"I love the Oak Custom! I have not stopped raving about it since the first weekend I played it. Easy to tune, all of my sound checks are quick, and the drums are light to carry compared to Birch and Maple. The finish has an incredibly understated lustrous look about it on stage. I am in love all over again, like I was with the Recording Custom so many years ago."