Monthly Archives: May 2016

Thanks for Nothing, Tony Williams

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Tony Williams, Ron Carter, and Hank Jones (aka The Great Jazz Trio) At The Village Vanguard. Mr. Jones and Mr. Carter are trading fours with Tony Williams on 12+12, the last track on the album. I’m listening intently … Continue reading →

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Rita Moreno: You Have to Hang On To Your Sensitivity

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Rita Moreno’s words of wisdom apply also to musicians. Rita Moreno sends off grads at Berklee commencement By June Wulff GLOBE CORRESPONDENT  MAY 07, 2016 Q. With your seven decades in show business, young performers should hang on your … Continue reading →

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Emily Remler: You Don’t Try to Make a Statement for Women

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Scott K Fish

“You don’t get angry, you don’t get bitter, you don’t get feminist about the thing. You don’t try to make a statement for women. You just get so damn good that they’ll forget about all that crap.” Source: Emily Remler, … Continue reading →

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When The Message Reaches the Heart of the Listener

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: During the 1960’s the word soul was used to define a style of music (soul music), but also to name a quality musician’s either had or didn’t have. Having soul was – and still is – a good … Continue reading →

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Paul Wertico: Hearing Drums as a Free Voice at Age 12

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Scott K Fish

“He can’t explain it. He really has no idea where it came from. Wherever it came from, Paul Wertico was deeply in touch with his muse from the time he picked up drums at age 12. ‘I was hearing the … Continue reading →

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