Monthly Archives: November 2015

My First Typewriter is Getting a Makeover

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I bought this L.C. Silent typewriter circa 1971, used, for $35 at a Goodwill in Huntington, NY. I began my professional writing career with it. Factoring for inflation, magazines — including Modern Drummer — paid me $2,500 for … Continue reading →

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Studying Kenny Dorham

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My pattern of studying music history: When I hear for the first time a musician I like, I then listen to their every album and read everything I can about them. That’s true of all music genres. In … Continue reading →

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Larrie Londin: I Think of My Power as Trying to be Solid

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Larrie Londin gives good advice in this Yamaha ad from the August 1984 Canadian Musician magazine. For example: “A lot of times, people think power means bashing on the drums. I think of my power as trying to be … Continue reading →

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Irv Cottler Rogers Endorsement Ad 1962

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: It’s fun having a scanner and the time and inclination to share some notable old drum ads. This was in the July 5, 1962 Down Beat.

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Remembering Hall Overton with Thelonious Monk

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Hall Overton arranged two big band dates for Thelonious Monk. Both concerts were recorded and originally released, in part, on vinyl. Thanks to digital technology the entire concerts are available on CD and in MP3 format. Just a few … Continue reading →

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