VHS. Durée: 65'. First a brief history, narrated by Peter Erskine, chronicles the Zildjian family came to the U.S. and how Avedis Zildjian III's friendships with the great drummers of the dixieland, swing, big band and bebop eras helped bring about the cymbal as we know it today. In the second section of the video, drummer and composer Marvin Smitty Smith is your guide to the fascinating world of cymbals. The topics covered include cymbal design, technique, balance and contrast, and cymbal setups, and are illustrated by clips of renowed players in action, including Steve Gadd, Dennis Chambers, Airto Moreira, Omar Hakim and Tony Williams.