Monthly Archives: December 2015

Denardo Coleman Onstage at Age 12

SKF NOTE: Rare photo of 12-year old drummer, Denardo Coleman, on stage with his father, Ornette Coleman’s, Quartet. It is from a September 1968 Down Beat Caught in the Act review written by Michael Cuscuna. Mr. Cuscuna is probably best … Continue reading

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Neil Peart on Keith Moon’s ‘Dogs Part Two’

SKF NOTE: In 1989 I sat with Neil Peart, played him a few of my favorite drummer records without telling him anything about the song or the drummer. Our exchanges were meant for a music publication Chip Stern was creating. … Continue reading

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Hobbs: Freedom Attracts Young Chinese to Jazz

Vancouver drummer finds jazz, musical freedom on rise in China By Scott Hewitt, Columbian Arts & Features Reporter Published: November 28, 2015, 5:56 PM Things ain’t what they used to be in East Asia, and especially in urban centers such … Continue reading

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