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	Avedis Zildjian Company - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Avedis Zildjian Company is the world's largest manufacturer of cymbals and drum sticks and the oldest continually operating company in the world.
		Avedis took the surname of Zildjian, from Turkish "zil+ci" (cymbal-maker/seller) and the Armenian suffix "yan" (son of), and began an industry in 1623 whose main product remained secretive for generations.
		Around 1928, Avedis III and Aram Zildjian began manufacturing cymbals in Massachusetts, and the Avedis Zildjian Co. was formed in 1929, a competitor against the K Zildjian Company in Turkey.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Avedis_Zildjian_Company (1412 words)

	Armand Zildjian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Armand Zildjian (1921 - December 26, 2002) was a manufacturer of cymbals and the head of the Avedis Zildjian Company.
		Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, Armand Zildjian was the scion of a cymbals-making tradition that dated back to his ancestor Avedis, who began the company in 1623 in Constantinople.
		Zildjian has an honorary degree from Berklee College of Music, is an inductee into the Percussive Hall of Fame, and has his name immortalized on the Guitar Center Rock Walk in Hollywood, California.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Armand_Zildjian (250 words)

	Zildjian.com - en-US
		Avedis Zildjian I (the first) was an alchemist in the city of Constantinople in the seventeenth century.
		Zildjian’s reputation for exceeding customer expectations and needs can be attributed to both its sharp focus on continuous quality improvement and innovation, and its emphasis on the family character and rich tradition of the business.
		Zildjian’s enduring values—leadership, commitment to quality and craftsmanship, passion for music and fun, music education, and a strong family heritage and culture—have guided the company in carrying out its vision over the years.
	www.zildjian.com /en-US/about/background.ad2 (338 words)

	fambiz.com : Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Zildjian family patriarch was not always up to the task of meeting new business challenges with the same degree of initiative shown by his predecessor.
		Avedis saw the business as still relatively small and was worried about the possibility of internecine family conflict that could result from expanded ownership.
		There is a story about Avedis Zildjian III, the American nephew who answered his uncle Aram's call in 1927 to accept the baton of leadership, a story expresses the very essence of the entrepreneur who is not just a competent businessman but a man of business passion as well.
	www.fambiz.com /template.cfm?Article=FamilyStories/NECFB-2882.html&Keywords=&Button=fambiz (1251 words)

	Zildjian Celebrates 380th Anniversary
		But rather than return to Turkey, where the Zildjian family had crafted cymbals since 1623 (and where he himself had apprenticed as a young boy), Avedis convinced Aram to move the company to the U.S. The move to the U.S. was a risky one.
		While the Zildjian Company has seen an abundance of musical trends come and go, the single element unchanged in the company since its beginnings in 1623, is the continual leadership of the Zildjian family.
		When Avedis Zildjian died in 1979, he left behind a legacy of commitment to quality and craftsmanship, which his eldest son, Armand, continued to uphold.
	www.usamusician.com /news/MusicBizNews/Zildjian/index.asp (356 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Zildjian Cymbals - A1303651
		The Avedis Zildjian Company has been producing cymbals since 1623, which means that in 2003 they will celebrate their 380th consecutive year of business.
		Zildjian's cymbals are comprised of a copper-bronze alloy, often referred to as their "secret recipe".
		Zildjian now uses machines to perform this part of the process, but an artisan is still directly involved in the shaping and tuning of the cymbal.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/alabaster/A1303651 (1305 words)

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		Zildjian employs about 175 people worldwide, and about 100 of those are in the corporate and manufacturing headquarters in Norwell.
		Colin is English, a drummer himself, and seems to fit the mold of the long-time, dedicated Zildjian employee, having been with Zildjian 15 years, and now one of its executives.
		Perhaps, I thought, this is why Zildjian's employees stay as long as they do--because they know they're part of something larger than themselves that has lasted for many generations and will perpetuate itself for many more generations to come.
	www.drummergirl.com /articles/zildjian.html (2016 words)

	fambiz.com : Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Without a doubt, one important reason for Avedis Zildjian Company's success in global markets, beside a reputation for quality, can be traced to the growing global appeal of American popular music during the post-World War II era--music for which the cymbal was an essential part of the percussion repertoire.
		Because Avedis I wanted to preserve his competitive advantage and keep a lock on proprietary technology, subsequent family patriarchs were taught the method individually and had to memorize the secret formula.
		As the unique quality of the Zildjian cymbal, its brilliant projection of sound, became well known in America's professional music community during and after the 1930's, distinguished musicians would make their appearance at the family's plant in Quincy and would be warmly received.
	www.fambiz.com /template.cfm?Article=FamilyStories/NECFB-2872.html&Keywords=&Button=fambiz (3439 words)

	Zildjian - Armeniapedia.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Twenty-two years later, the Sabian and Zildjian companies are battling for the loyalty of the world's percussionists, with a combined 60 to 70 per cent of the quality cymbal market.
		The Zildjian clash had its origins in Constantinople in 1623 when Robert Zildjian's Armenian ancestor, an alchemist named Avedis, was appointed cymbal-maker to the Turkish sultan.
		Zildjian said that his name is Turkish-Armenian for cymbal (zil) - smith or maker (dj) - son (ian) and can be dated back to at least the 1670s.
	www.armeniapedia.org /index.php?title=Zildjian (1724 words)

	Bob's Cymbal Article
		Avedis I is given the name Zilciyan (literally “family of cymbalsmiths”, from the Turkish zilci meaning “cymbalsmith” with the Armenian suffix yan/ian denoting origin or family).
		Around 1926 Aram Zildjian signs an exclusive American distribution agreement for K. Zildjian cymbals with Fred Gretsch Co. Around 1928 Avedis III and Aram Zildjian begin manufacturing cymbals outside of Boston, and the Avedis Zildjian Co. is formed in 1929.
		In 1968, K. Zildjian Co. and all European trademarks are bought back by Robert Zildjian on behalf of the Avedis Zildjian Co., and the factory in Istanbul is shut down entirely.
	www.nexuspercussion.com /BobCymbal.html (1286 words)

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		These quotes from a brochure celebrating the 370th anniversary of the Avedis Zildjian company in 1993 embody the spirit of the man who is at the helm of the company.
		The life of 1994 PAS Hall of Fame inductee Armand Zildjian has been characterized by his love of cymbals, love of the entire Zildjian-company family, and love of music and musicians.
		A descendant of the original Avedis Zildjian and the son of Avedis Zildjian III (who was elected to the PAS Hall of Fame in 1979), Armand grew up with rich family traditions.
	www.pas.org /About/HOF/ArmandZildjian.cfm (894 words)

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		Instead, even as the seeds of jazz were being sown, cymbals were primarily used at the end of a number for a single big crash.
		In 1927, Avedis received a letter from his uncle, Aram, telling him that it was now his turn to take over the ancient family art of cymbal making.
		But rather than return to Turkey, where the Zildjian family had crafted cymbals since 1623 (and where he himself had apprenticed as a young boy), Avedis convinced Aram to move the company to the U.S. "I was only eight years old when Aram came to America, but I remember him well," said Armand.
	www.pas.org /about/HOF/avediszildjian.cfm (1096 words)

	Commentary: Zildjian Cymbals from Bill Hammack's Engineering & Life Radio Program
		Avedis made his cymbals from bronze, an alloy of copper and tin.
		The key to Avedis' success though wasn't the bronze - for centuries cymbals and bells had been made from copper and tin - the secret was in his special way of mixing the two metals.
		With his new status, Avedis refined his cymbals, expanding into Greek and Armenian Churches where cymbals were used to accentuate the hymns and chants.
	www.engineerguy.com /comm/4107.htm (460 words)

	ASA Press Releases
		Zildjian Cymbals were judged to be of such fine musical quality that their sound inspired composers to incorporate cymbals into classical music.
		In addition to her responsibilities in Human Resources, Deborah Zildjian is also in charge of the melting room operation, where copper and tin are combined in a 379-year old ritual to produce the Zildjian secret alloy.
		Deborah Zildjian was also instrumental in Zildjian becoming the first company in the percussion industry to obtain the prestigious ISO 1001 quality certification in 1995.
	www.asainc.org /national/press/press_award_2002.html (1980 words)

	Rockwalk Inductees
		Avedis Zildjian brought both his company and his family over to Massachusetts in 1929.
		Perhaps the best known of all Zildians is Armand, Avedis' son, who was very instrumental in developing working relationships with many great jazz and rock drummers like Max Roach, Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa.
		He also began Zildjian's product line of drumsticks and is still involved in research and development.
	www.rockwalk.com /inductees/inductee.cfm?id=8 (108 words)

	Zildjian Cymbals Product Listing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		A Zildjian cymbals (also known as Avedis Zildjian) are the most versatile and popular cymbals in the world.
		K Zildjian are hand crafted to produce their legendary dry dark and shimmering tonal colors.
		The ZXT Titanium™ and Zildjian logos are both laser engraved into the titanium finish which gives the cymbals their unique and upscale appearance and ultimately making it nearly impossible for them to wear off.
	www.dalesdrumshop.com /Cymbals/CymZildjian.html (999 words)

	Mike Dolbear DRUMS
		What awaited us at the Zildjian factory was a fascinating insight into the history of this famous company, a first hand insight into how Zildjian cymbals are made, a tour of some amazing memorabilia and a chance to meet all the people who make it possible.
		Avedis was the son of an Armenian who came to Constantinople (now Istanbul) sometime in the early 1600's, most probably fleeing wars and unrest in Eastern Anatolia.
		Look at your Zildjians and you'll notice a number series that allows them to trace back the cymbal to when it was made, what oven it came out of etc. Finally, we went into the famous vault.
	www.mikedolbear.co.uk /story.asp?storyID=1034 (2731 words)

	Museum of Making Music: Media Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Craigie Zildjian, CEO, Avedis Zildjian Company with a photo of her grandfather, Avedis, who established the company in the United States in the late 1920s.
		The Avedis Zildjian Company, a music industry institution for more than three centuries, well known for its philanthropy and support of music history and education, has made a charitable donation of $100,000 to the Museum of Making Music.
		It is a fitting association given the Zildjian family’s close working relationship with the great drummers of the jazz era, a collaboration that led to the creation of many new cymbal sounds.
	www.museumofmakingmusic.org /pressroom/releases/zildjian.html (283 words)

	Zildjian Avedis Cymbal: Ride, Crash, Chinese, Splash and HiHat Cymbals
		The Zildjian Avedis Series is the Classic Zildjian Voice that shaped musical history.
		Zildjian Avedis A 10 Inch Splash Cymbal - With 2 Pairs of EXO Maple Sticks For FREE!
		Zildjian Avedis A 12 Inch Avedis Splash Cymbal - With 6 Pairs of EXO Maple Sticks For FREE!
	www.worldmusicsupply.com /Zildjian/avedis.asp (611 words)

	Brian's Zildjian Cymbals
		These instruments were cast bronze forged from ingots of a secret Zildjian alloy; then rolled, shaped, hammered and lathed into cymbals.
		Later also used Brilliant finish Avedis Zildjian cymbals for his live appearances.
		Brian was a Zildjian artiste and featured in some of their advertising from the Sixties through to the Eighties.
	www.briansdrums.com /gear_avedis.htm (220 words)

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		Feb 01 '03 The process by which two branches of the Zildjian family ended up in a heated transcontinental competition for roughly 40 years is complicated.
		In 1968 the Avedis Zildjian & Company finally purchased K. Zildjian and granted Baldwin (then-owners of Gretsch) exclusive USA distribution rights for 10 years in exchange for all trademarks thereof.
		Zildjian continued to import K. cymbals from Istanbul until 1975, when difficulties in dealing with the Turkish government caused them to relocate the principles of the old K. Zildjian factory (Avedis' cousins Mikhail and Kerope Zilcan and their sons) to its Canadian factory in Meductic, New Brunswick.
	www.bosphoruscymbals.com /downloads/Jazz_Times_Bos_article.doc (351 words)

	Giving to Berklee: Cymbals of Achievement
		For Craigie Zildjian, a Berklee trustee as well as general manager for North America and vice chair of the board of the Avedis Zildjian Company, the event was not just everything she hoped it would be; "it was more," she says.
		With the Avedis Zildjian Company's success so closely tied to the development of modern drumming, an awards night honoring a group of legendary jazz drummers seemed a natural way to celebrate a milestone anniversary.
		With the Avedis Zildjian Company already the sponsor of an endowed scholarship at Berklee, an appropriate "higher cause" quickly sprang to mind: scholarships for young drummers.
	www.berklee.edu /giving/giving2001/zildjian.html (1610 words)

	Craigie Zildjian
		The oldest and largest cymbal making company in the United States, Zildjian has been family owned and operated from the beginning – which was three hundred and eighty years ago in Turkey.
		Zildjian manufactures more than half a million cymbals a year and has expanded their offerings to include high-quality drumsticks and mallets.
		With an impressive set of credentials and background, Craigie Zildjian has been the CEO of the company since 1999, and is committed to “…continuous quality improvement and innovation, while at the same time preserving the family character and rich tradition of the business."
	www.drummergirl.com /interviews/zildjian/zildjian.htm (1528 words)

	Zildjian Avedis Deep Ride Ride Cymbals FREE SHIPPING
		Norwell, MA - July 2001 - The Avedis Zildjian Company, the world’s leading cymbal and drumstick manufacturer, has announced the re-introduction of the “classic” A. Zildjian Deep Ride.
		The A. Zildjian Deep Rides feature a special cup, weight and flat taper that combine to produce a warm and deep, low-end Ride sound.
		The Deep Ride was a favorite of a great many of the top Fusion and Jazz-Rock drummers of the time, such as Peter Erskine who used a 22” model on all the recordings of the now legendary fusion group, Weather Report.
	www.music123.com /item?affil=sonicstate&itemno=67745 (395 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Zildjian Cymbals
		To celebrate the Avedis Zildjian Company's 380th Anniversary, they commissioned a snare drum with a shell from their famous "secret" alloy (so yes, they even make drums, in a limited capacity,) and their process of production has changed very little in that enormous span of time.
		A cymbal is typically a circular piece of metal, with a hole in the center for mounting.
		Zildjian has been making cymbals longer than any other company, and more importantly, they are made via a "hand hammering" process.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/ww2/A813557 (1149 words)

	Zildjian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Avedis Zildjian Company proudly announces the introduction of its Drumstick Wax, providing a comfortably tacky grip on any drumstick or mallet.
		Hand-made in the USA under the care of the experts at Zildjian.
		Various Artist's sticks from Zildjian's Artist Series consists of sticks made from various woods and sticks of different sizes to suite the artists' need.
	bluebootmusic.misupply.com /Zildjian-p119q201.music (384 words)

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