Proel North America appointed Dave Black its artist and market development advisor for Tamburo Drums, the Italian-made line of acoustic drums. In his new role, Black supports the North American launch and market development of Tamburo Drums as both an artist and in his role as market development advisor (artist relations, product development, and educational consultant).
“Like the fine Italian luthiers of the 17th and 18th centuries, the tradition has continued into the 21st century with the exquisite craftsmanship of Tamburo Drums,” said Black. “Made in Italy, these are among the finest and best-sounding drums I’ve ever played and heard. I’m proud to play a part in the launch of Tamburo Drums in North America.”
Added Antonio Ferranti, president of Proel North America. “Tamburo Drums, handmade in Italy and highly respected throughout Europe and internationally for over 35 years, is finally coming to the United States and Canada, and requires a market advisor and industry liaison who has the respect of the drum community’s top artists, performers, educators, students, and retailers. Dave Black, among the drum industry’s best-selling authors and educators, is uniquely qualified to help introduce Tamburo to North America.”
Black received his Bachelor of Music in percussion performance from California State University, Northridge. A prolific composer and arranger, more than 60 of his compositions and arrangements have been published by Alfred Music, Barnhouse, CPP/Belwin, TRN, Highland/Etling and Warner Brothers, and many of those have been recorded. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and commissions, including 26 consecutive ASCAP Popular Composer Awards (for his contributions to the symphonic and concert repertoires), two Grammy participation/nomination certificates (one for his performance contribution on Anita O’Day’s Grammy-nominated album In a Mellow Tone, and the other for his contribution as album-track composer on Louie Bellson’s Grammy-nominated album Airmail Special), the 2012 Percussive Arts Society President’s Industry Award, and more.