The Oasis Series and Daniel Gonzalez

Created in collaboration with Daniel Gonzalez (USA)

 

ARTIST BIO

Daniel González
NYC-born drummer Daniel González brings creative energy, deep groove, and a lifelong love of rhythm to every stage he hits. He kicked off his professional career in the early ’90s while serving with the U.S. Army Band in Honolulu, honing his craft in Hawaii’s vibrant live music scene before returning home to NYC to study and perform full-time.
Daniel studied at UNLV and went on to earn both his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Mercy University, balancing his passion for performance with a commitment to teaching and mentorship.

A versatile player endorsed by Bucks County Drums and Red Cymbals (Australia), Daniel has performed with heavyweights such as Mark Murphy, Tom Harrell, John Benitez, Lonnie Plaxico, Edsel Gomez, Norbert Stachel, Pablo Batista, and more. You can catch him locking in grooves with LehCats (NYC), Labex Funk Project (Philly), and The Joe Orrach Performance Project (SF Bay Area), as well as lighting up jazz festivals throughout the region.

Currently an Artist in Residence at Moravian University, Daniel shares his expertise in drums and Latin percussion while also teaching at the Community Music School in Allentown. He’s the founder of Percussion Playhouse, an interactive experience where anyone can jump in, play, and explore the joy of rhythm, creativity, and connection.
Daniel lives by one groove philosophy: “When you feel good, you sound good.”

Daniel says about the Oasis Series:

"The Oasis concept grew out of my experience with what was originally called the Arid Series. Those cymbals had a beautifully dry, articulate sound, but I noticed something special: when you hit them in just the right spot, they opened up with this lush, blooming wash. That contrast — dry clarity that suddenly expands into something warm and full — reminded me immediately of discovering an oasis in the middle of a desert.

With the updated Oasis Series, that character is even more defined. They’re darker overall, with stronger stick definition and a sharper, more expressive bell. They give you that dry, controlled sound when played softly, but when you lean into them, they open up in a way that feels alive and musical.

I also love pairing them with the Desert Series, which I’ve recorded with as well. Visually the pairing is beautiful, and sonically they complement each other perfectly. These Oasis cymbals are unique, easy to play, and people fall in love with their character as soon as they hear them."