Monthly Archives: December 2015

Philly Joe: Apex of Hard Bop with 3 Drums, 1 Cymbal

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Somewhere there’s a Tony Williams quote about Miles Davis‘s Milestones being at the apex of hard bop albums. It is a great album: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Paul Chambers, Red Garland, and Philly Joe Jones. The … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Webb: Pragmatics of Ignorance

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is my original transcript which, in September 1983, was edited and published in Mix magazine. I was more disappointed in the editing of this transcript than anything else I had published. Re-reading the Mix version — which … Continue reading →

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McLean’s ‘It’s Time’: Superb Musical Communication

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One of my all-time favorite jazz tracks. The communication among these musicians on this track is S-U-P-E-R-B. Roy Haynes burns throughout. But my favorite listening is the rapport between Herbie Hancock and Jackie McLean. The whole It’s Time … Continue reading →

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John Bonham Paiste Profile 1975

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: As long as I’m on a Bonham roll (no pun intended), here’s John Bonham‘s Profile from Paiste‘s 1975 Profiles of International Drummers, Percussionists, Musicians #2.

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Bonham Father/Son Drum Duet Coming Soon

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Son Jason Bonham sharing the famous Led Zeppelin Moby Dick drum solo with his father, John? What a great use of technology. But what an emotional experience it will be. With help from dad, Jason Bonham drums up … Continue reading →

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