Monthly Archives: August 2015

Joe LaBarbera: Happy If My Tombstone Reads, “Bill Dug Me”

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Good to see Joe LaBarbera in the news. He was recording with Chuck Mangione when I first heard him, and I saw LaBarbera with Mangione at My Father’s Place on Long Island, NY. His work with pianist Bill … Continue reading →

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Kelvin Spencer’s “Saving Da Children” Drum Lessons

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Spencer Drum Clinic seeks to teach students to succeed in music and in life Former SU band member’s clinic offers students lessons in playing, reading music; life OLIVIA MCCLURE| OMCCLURE@THEADVOCATE.COM  Aug. 03, 2015 If Kelvin Spencer’s drum students sound or … Continue reading →

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Finding Art Blakey

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My first memory of Art Blakey is in the early 1970’s when I was working at Sam Goody’s record store in Huntington, NY. Sam Goody’s was a great place to learn about jazz, rock, and classical music. Store … Continue reading →

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