Monthly Archives: October 2025

New Sid Catlett with Louis 1948

SKF NOTE: Now and then someone uncovers music gold: Reels of tapes containing magical music no one knew existed. Or if someone did know, they’ve either died or forgotten the music. Recent examples, The John Coltrane Quartet’s “Both Directions at … Continue reading

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Neil Peart’s Advice to Anika Niiles?

SKF NOTE: A happy breakthrough. That’s how this video of Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announcing a new Rush tour strikes me. Good for them. Certainly Neil Peart is smiling at the tour announcement. I can’t imagine Neil would react … Continue reading

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Jaijai Jackson: “That’s How It’s Done”

SKFNOTE: Jaijai Jackson and I met through her Linkedin “The Jazz Network” and “Not Just Jazz Network. Early on I learned Jaijai’s father is the great jazz bassist and band leader, Chubby Jackson. Chubby was part of Woody Herman’s classic … Continue reading

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