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“Ben is hypervigilant to the wishes of the composer,” timpanist Ed Melzter said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

Lives Lived: The timpanist Elayne Jones joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1972 as probably the first Black principal player in a major American orchestra.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2022

Elayne Jones: The timpanist Elayne Jones, who was said to be the first Black principal player in a major American orchestra when she joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1972, died on Saturday.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2022

From 1969 to 1972, Kraft served as the orchestra’s assistant conductor as well as its principal timpanist.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2022

“It was his personality alone that created a new sound — just by being in the room,” the timpanist said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 1, 2019