Monthly Archives: September 2015

Maybe That’s What Gene Krupa Was Talking About

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Gene Krupa said, in an interview I read decades ago, that he learned from the great “black drummers” the difference in playing drums leading with the right hand or the left hand. A change in sound, Krupa said. The way he spoke … Continue reading →

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Pete LaRoca: The Classic Drum Solo

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

My early 1970’s introduction to Jackie McLean’s New Soil (recorded 1959) was through a brand new cut-out LP from a store in Davenport, Iowa. It’s a great album by great musicians: Jackie McLean (alto sax), Donald Byrd (trumpet), Walter Davis, … Continue reading →

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Jon McCaslin’s ‘Sunalta’ CD: I Want to Hear It Again

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

I had a pleasant surprise yesterday. On a 150-mile highway drive I listened – listened, not had-on-in-the-background – to Jon McCaslin’s CD Sunalta on the Cellar Live label. Four measures into song one — the title track — I felt … Continue reading →

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John Vidacovich: Melodic Rhythm

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Vidacovich a NOLA drum master POSTED 6:35 PM, AUGUST 31, 2015, BY LBJ NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)- Drummer and music educator Johnny Vidacovich’s name is in every conversation concerning the best of New Orleans drummers. Vidacovich…took lessons and credits his early growth … Continue reading →

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