Monthly Archives: January 2017

Mel Lewis: Intensity Counts, Not Volume

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Sound Mel Lewis advice from our 1977 Modern Drummer feature interview. ===== Scott K Fish: What’s the difference between a strong drummer and a loud drummer? Mel Lewis: What counts is the intensity. The volume doesn’t mean a damn thing. There’s … Continue reading →

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Roy Haynes: Think Dynamics All The Time

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Among my boxes of drumming memorabilia are a couple of legal size folders from Charlie Perry full of written material. Charlie was a noted drum teacher and author. His best known method book, perhaps, is The Art of Modern … Continue reading →

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Wm. L. Shirer and Segovia: Pioneers Cross Paths in 1930s

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Reading last night, I found this intriguing account. In the 1930s, at the start of their legendary pioneering careers, reporter William L. Shirer, and musician Andres Segovia were each renting half of the same house. Their living room gatherings … Continue reading →

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