Monthly Archives: December 2014

New Music from Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Philly Joe Jones

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I thank Mr. Richard Brody for bringing to my attention two CD’s and one bit of news unknown to me: We may yet hear more of Elvin Jones with the classic John Coltrane Quartet, there is unreleased Tony … Continue reading →

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Hal Blaine: Inside the “Eve of Destruction”

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Scott K Fish

ANATOMY OF A SONG How We Got to the ‘Eve of Destruction’ ‘Eve of Destruction,’ which topped the charts in 1965, was slammed by critics and banned by some radio stations. Here’s how the song came to life By STEVE … Continue reading →

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Shiela E: Stiletto Heels and Drumming Don’t Mix

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Sheila E. drums up music & memoirBy George Varga11 A.M.DEC. 9, 2014 Just how physically challenging was it for Sheila E. to drum…wearing 6-inch stileto heels during Prince’s “Sign O’ The Times” tour in the late 1980s and on her … Continue reading →

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Ringo Starr: The Beatles Won’t Be Forgotten

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This item is from the Wall Street Journal’s Jim Fusilli’s column, Famous Today, Forgotten Tomorrow, about Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Mr. Fusilli’s point: Crosby and Hope were two HUGE stars whose work is almost forgotten in today’s … Continue reading →

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Dan Briechle: Rethinking the Art of Drum Making

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Denver’s Dan Briechle Makes Some of the World’s Most Unique Drums By Isa Jones Mon., Dec. 8 2014 at 6:07 AM Dan Briechle’s first drum set is small and old. His father made him take it a part and clean … Continue reading →

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