Monthly Archives: October 2015

Louie Bellson: The Finger Method of Drumming

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I found this incomplete column posted awhile ago on The Great Drummers Group Facebook page. When I went back weeks later to find it again so I could credit the original poster, I could not find it. If … Continue reading →

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Shelly Manne for the First Time

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Scott K Fish

The first I remember seeing Shelly Manne‘s name/photo is the early 1970s in Avedis Zildjian’s Cymbal Set-Ups of Famous Drummers booklet. I wanted to buy a 20-inch A Zildjian Ride cymbal, but the local music store had only a few … Continue reading →

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Would Today’s Music Make Me Want to Be a Drummer? Part 2

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

I posted my previous thread, Would Today’s Music Make Me Want to Be a Drummer?, on two favorite drum forums: DrumForum.org and Drummerworld.com. Interesting, thoughtful responses. Conclusion: I am not alone. Some forum readers said, no, they would not be … Continue reading →

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Scott K Fish: Would Today’s Music Make Me Want to Be a Drummer?

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

I rarely listen to my car radio. Music? I plug in my MP3 player. Audiobooks and podcasts? I plug in my MP3 player. For three days this week I am driving to Florida with Eileen, in Eileen’s car, and she … Continue reading →

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Daniel Freedman: It’s Always Been Hard Being a Jazz Musician

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Quest to make drum set not sound like one By ROBIN CAUDELL Press-Republican | Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 5:20 pm UPPER JAY/WHALLONSBURG — Daniel Freedman absorbed the art of drumming from the hands of masters, so it’s little wonder he’s … Continue reading →

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