Monthly Archives: January 2015

Art Blakey on Chick Webb and Big Sid Catlett

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Leslie Gourse: Blakey had learned to play the drums by listening to recordings of [Chick] Webb and Big Sid Catlett, which prepared him to play with several big swing bands in the 1940s. Eventually.., Blakey met those drummers and got … Continue reading →

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Dennis Conquest: A Prolific Maker of Percussion Instruments

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I especially like Mr. Conquest’s “dump drums.” Harry Partch must be smiling. Percussion magician’s creations for sale MIKE MATHER Last updated 14:27, January 2 2015 Raglan carpenter and musician Dennis Conquest can make the most melodious of musical instruments … Continue reading →

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Tommy Ruskin: KC Jazz Community Loses a Major Force

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Throughout my years drumming, writing about drums, or selling drums, I’ve heard stories of legendary local drummers. Living in Davenport, Iowa in the early 1970s, local music fans raved most often about Gaetan Caviola. At Modern Drummer, I … Continue reading →

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Jason Bonham: The Last Time I Remember My Father Showing Me Anything

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In January 1988 I did a phone interview with 21-year old Jason Bonham. Parts of this interview were published as a profile in a magazine whose name I’ve forgotten. Jason was in England. I was living in Maryland.  … Continue reading →

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Dillon Harrison: Young Drummer of the Year Finalist

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I found Dillon Harrison YouTube drum videos starting when he was 8-years old. This is the only one I’ve seen with Dillion on electric drums, and on a 4-piece kit. He’s making good progress. Still playing lots of notes, … Continue reading →

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