Monthly Archives: June 2016

Elvin Jones: Developing Independent Coordination?

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Re-listening to familiar music CD’s or re-reading old books and magazines for the first time in a long time can reveal surprises. For example, the March 1985 Modern Drummer “Ask A Pro” section has an Elvin Jones gem. … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Webb: Retiring Ringo’s ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Drumset

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This story is from the full typed transcript of my interview with Jimmy Webb somewhere between 1980-83. I edited the interview for a short piece in Mix magazine, which the magazine editors, unfortunately, edited again, changing the entire … Continue reading →

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Bobby McFerrin: A Simple Thought Came Into My Head: Why Don’t You Sing?

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Scott K Fish

“I was in a quiet moment when a simple thought just came into my head: ‘Why don’t you sing? It was as simple as that, but it must have had some force behind it because I acted on it immediately. … Continue reading →

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One Night Watching Sonny Greer and Papa Jo Jones Trading Fours

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Reading again my memories, written in 1982, of one night at New York City’s West End Cafe watching Sonny Greer and Papa Jo Jones trading fours with wire brushes. I’m thinking about a phone conversation with Chip Stern … Continue reading →

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Haynes with Coltrane: No One Was Dependent on One Person

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Between 1961 and 1965 Roy Haynes, subbing for Elvin Jones, made some classic recordings as part of the John Coltrane Quartet, including a live 1963 recording at the Newport Jazz Festival. The Haynes/Coltrane recordings were released in 1978 on … Continue reading →

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