Sammy K (Kestenholtz)

Sammy K (Kestenholtz)

Independent Artist and Educator

Grammy nominee Sammy K started his first band at age 12, and has never looked back. His journey has included performing/recording with Artists such as: Dave Brubeck, Lucy Lawless, Jimmy Heath, Bob Hope, Air Force Band, All American College Band at Disneyland, Ann Cusack, Manhattan Transfer, Steve Lawrence and many others. He is a multi Down Beat Award winner, and the Drummer on Song and Record of the year for the Dove Awards. His corporate clients include: Ferrari, ABC, NBC, CBS, Jeep, IBM, Six Flags and Panda Express. Zildjian has been there since the beginning and is part of his sound! Away from music Sammy is an avid roller coaster enthusiast and motorcycle rider.

Sammy K (Kestenholtz)'S SETUP:

  1. Sunset Sound recording photo: 16" prototype Hi-Hats
  2. 18" Avedis
  3. 20 A Brilliant Finish
  4. 18" Kerope Green Screen photo: 14" Mastersound Hi-Hats
  5. 17" K Custom Hybrid Crash
  6. 8" A Brilliant finish Splash
  7. A (1950's) Ride
  8. 16" A Custom Brilliant Finish Crash
  9. 22" Swish (1950's)

* May be prototype

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    It all started with Buddy Rich and the sound of Zildjian cymbals for me. To me when someone says cymbal, I think Zildjian. Riding roller coasters recharges my drive to keep working hard in the business.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Treat others with respect, respect the music, do the work, be on time, be a good hang.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    My ' I can play almost any gig set up' 14" New Beat HH, 20" K Jazz Ride, 18" Kerope, 16" A custom crash 10" K splash 22 Swish

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