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<p class="MsoPlainText" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><u><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Ludwig and Ahmir Thompson Present
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<p class="MsoPlainText" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><u><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Breakbeats by ?uestlove<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt"> is proud to announce a partnership with
<b>Ludwig</b> to present <b>Breakbeats by ?uestlove</b>. The artist, who has dabbled in everything from producing to taking on the culinary world, has lent his entrepreneurial spirit to Ludwig to create Breakbeats. The kit was created for artists who are serious
about sound but restricted with space to express their voice. ?uestlove and Ludwig understand and have the solution. Breakbeats by ?uestlove is a portable, compact, quality sound kit that provides you the fullness to make your pulse heard.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"I wanted to build a device that was apartment-friendly and compact for the street musician. Also something that was quality-sounding,” said ?uestlove. “A gritty, raw,
'Break-able' kit for gigging in clubs that you can fit in a cab."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">The multi-purpose, versatile kit was designed with the city and small spaces in mind but plays like a full-sized kit emanating traditional, virtuous tone and volume. With its compact 14x16” bass drum, 7x10”tom,
5x14” wood snare drum, 7-ply hardwood shell, vintage kit look, and velvet storage bags this is a must have to any drummer on the move. From drumming with The Roots, to serving as Musical Director at
<i>Late Night with Jimmy Fallon</i>, to producing and working with some of the greatest artists in the biz, Ahmir has his hands full, and because of this, he wanted to bring a drum kit to musicians like himself who are constantly evolving. Now, drummers can
create heartfelt beats on the fly and have their sound heard at gigs, on the street or in an apartment. Breakbeats is sold exclusively in the USA at Guitar Center, the nation’s largest musical instrument retailer, and available through Ludwig dealers worldwide.
Be a Voice. Be a Legend – Join the Family. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt">About ?uestlove<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Drummer, DJ, producer, culinary entrepreneur, and member of The Roots
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt">- Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt">, is the unmistakable heartbeat of Philadelphia’s most influential hip-hop group. He is also the Musical Director for
<i>Late Night with Jimmy Fallon</i> where his beloved Roots crew serves as house band. The 4-time GRAMMY award winning ensemble was just nominated for Best Rap Album for the 2011 release of
<i>undun</i>. This brings the band’s GRAMMY nomination count to twelve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Beyond that, this Grammy award winning musician's indisputable reputation has landed him musical directing positions with everyone from D'Angelo to Eminem to Jay-Z.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Recently making his way into the culinary world with his signature "Love's</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt">
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Drumstick," ?uestlove began his own culinary quest with off-premise catering, featuring Creole and Korean inspired soul food with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and “on-a-stick” decadence, for hi-profile exclusive
events. </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt">About Conn-Selmer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Conn-Selmer is the leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments for student, amateur and professional use under the brand portfolio of Vincent Bach, CG Conn, King, Holton, Selmer, Armstrong,
Leblanc, Ludwig, Musser, Prelude, Galway, Glaesel, Soloist, William & Lewis, Scherl & Roth. With a focus on quality craftsmanship, innovation and superior musical performance, Conn-Selmer operates U.S.A. production facilities. Conn-Selmer is the North American
distributor of Selmer Paris woodwinds, the U.S.A. distributor Yanagisawa saxophones and the global distributor for Jiggs pBone.
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Through its educational program, Conn-Selmer is the industry leader in providing support and advocacy tools tailored to music education.
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