Monthly Archives: October 2015

Cozy Cole: Chicken One Day, Feathers the Next

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Cozy Cole was a marvelous drummer. My introduction to his playing was through a CBS imported album I owned called something like, The New York Jazz Scene. It was a collection of late Swing, early BeBop recordings. Cab … Continue reading →

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Tommy Aldridge Sonor Ad 1976

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: These days Tommy Aldridge is endorsing Yamaha. I interviewed Tommy for Modern Drummer when he was with Ozzy Osbourne. A very nice guy. Tommy was an intuitive player. That is, he played very, very well — by instinct. … Continue reading →

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Meet Don Lamond: Studio Man Supreme (1958)

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From the March 20, 1958 Down Beat. Interview by Editor Don DeMichael. There may be other Don Lamond interviews, but I can’t remember seeing any. This piece cites interesting history. I knew Lamond played in Woody Herman‘s band. I … Continue reading →

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Remembering Chico Hamilton

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: As with other drummers, I was hooked on Chico Hamilton‘s playing from the moment I heard him with the Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker Quartet on Walking Shoes. The piano-less quartet used swinging, methodical arrangements. Chico’s drumming, both accompaniment and … Continue reading →

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John Von Ohlen Photo Update: October 2015

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The Blue Wisp Big Band just posted 20-plus new photos on the band’s Facebook page. Here’s a nice one of John Von Ohlen and the rest of the rhythm section. For an answer to why Von Ohlen has … Continue reading →

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