JHANG RONG-JI
[ BASIC BACKGROUND & IDENTITY ]
• Professional Roles: Drummer, Audio / Mixing Engineer, Music Producer
• Band Affiliations:
24Hz (Drummer)
Zenkwun/Obiwan (Session Drummer)
• Musical Style & Philosophy:
Specializes in experimental, hard-hitting, and intense musical compositions.
Performs entirely from memory without relying on traditional sheet music.
Advocates for complete creative control and self-production on all released works.
[ KEY EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS ]
• Brand Endorsement: Official Endorsed Artist for the handmade Turkish cymbal brand Soultone Cymbals.
• International Artist Collaborations: Served as the official recording and mixing engineer for legendary international drummers Gregg Bissonette and Zack Grooves during their tours in Taiwan.
• Brand Collaborations: Served as the official recording and mixing engineer for the renowned drum brand DIXON.
• Major Stage & Tech Experience:
Instrument Technician for Penny Tai’s concert at the Taipei Arena (2024).
Instrument Technician for Ricky Hsiao’s concert at the Taipei Arena (2026).
Instrument Technician for Lee Young-ji’s (이영지) concert at the Taipei Music Center (2026).
[ SOULTONE CYMBAL SETUP ]
• 14” Vintage Old School Patina Hi-Hats
• 8” Custom Brilliant Splash
• 18” Custom Brilliant Crash
• 21” Vintage Ride
• 19” Custom Brilliant Crash
• 17” Custom Brilliant Crash
• 17” Vintage China
Soultone Cymbals (POV, left to right):
14” Vintage Old School Patina
8” Custom Brilliant Splash
18” Custom Brilliant Crash
21” Vintage Ride
19” Custom Brilliant Crash
17” Custom Brilliant Crash
17” Vintage China