Monthly Archives: September 2019

Alan Dawson – Respect for the Roots, History of Jazz

Posted on September 14, 2019 by

SKF NOTE: This interview circa 1986-87 is from my sit down with Alan Dawson in his Massachusetts home for Modern Drummer‘s 10th Anniversary issue. I’ve posted several excerpts from the interview — audio and print — on this blog. In … Continue reading →

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Still Smiling, Marveling at Elvin Jones’s Drumming

Posted on September 9, 2019 by

SKF NOTE: Happy birthday, Elvin Jones. Earlier this week I came across a Blue Note album I didn’t know existed: The Magnificent Thad Jones Vol. 3. What a lineup of musicians. I’ve written before of how I came to know … Continue reading →

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When Jazz Was Played by ‘Routine’ Musicians

Posted on September 3, 2019 by

SKF NOTE: I still find great value in reading biographies and autobiographies of past jazz masters, including those musicians who were at the beginning of jazz. Danny Barker is such a musician. I bought his book, A Life in Jazz … Continue reading →

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Ed Soph: Learning Opportunities? Times Have Changed (1985)

Posted on September 2, 2019 by

SKF NOTE: This is another excerpt from my 1985 Ed Soph interview. The back story is posted here. Ed makes several notable points here about the passing of opportunities for young drummers to study great players in club settings. Of … Continue reading →

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