Monthly Archives: October 2015

Only Able to Play The Piano Well When….

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Scott K Fish

“A long time ago, when I was just a child and my mother was forcing me to learn the piano, I said to myself that I would only be able to play it well when I was in love.” Source: … Continue reading →

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Frankie Dunlop’s Christmas Card

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Going through some boxes of writings, photos, and other leftovers last night, I found some items, like this Christmas card from Frankie Dunlop, that bring back good memories. This was probably Christmas 1984. I met two or three times … Continue reading →

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Max Roach: A Great Drummer Looks Back at Influences (1958)

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One of my favorite Down Beat issues. DB editor Don Gold includes several Max Roach insights on great jazz musicians like Thelonious Monk, Kenny Clarke, and Miles Davis. Max was 33-years old at the time. The cover art is by … Continue reading →

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Keith Richards: The Beat Should Shift, Fly, and Move

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A couple of useful thoughts on drummers and rhythm from one of the world’s renowned rhythm guitarists. rollingstone.com Keith Richards on Getting Busted, Zeppelin and Stones’ Future “God knows what laboratory made it, but it’s a kind of … Continue reading →

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Scott K Fish Interview: Jaimo and Butch Trucks

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE Jan. 25, 2017. I am very sad to hear about Butch Trucks’s death. He was a great guy and an essential part of the Allman Brothers sound.  SKF NOTE: I don’t need to add much explanation to this … Continue reading →

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