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Mel Learns Roach from Dunlop

SKF NOTE: This exchange is from the full transcript of my September 8, 1977 Mel Lewis interview. Modern Drummer magazine used my edited transcript as Mel’s first MD feature interview. You can see in the photo I’ve included with this … Continue reading

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Max Roach and the Beijing Trio

SKF NOTE: A week or so ago, after updating my Instagram page, I was impressed by erhu musician Jiebing Chen‘s playing in a short rehearsal video also posted on Instagram. The erhu is a two-stringed bowed musical instrument, sometimes called … Continue reading

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Max Roach on Hollywood Drums?

SKF NOTE: My earlier post focusing on Max Roach playing Meazzi Hollywood Tronicdrums prompted one reader to ask if Max Roach had ever made albums using Hollywood drums. The friend who gave me Max’s “For Big Sid” from the 1977 … Continue reading

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Max Roach Plays Tronicdrums

SKF NOTE: This 1968 full-page advertisement shows Max Roach behind Meazzi Hollywood Tronicdrums. With the gift of hindsight, we know Tronicdrums did not make “other drum sets obsolete.” But they are pioneers in the history of electronic drums. We have … Continue reading

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With Max Roach and His Drums

SKF NOTE: What did it feel like, on July 15, 1981, standing with Max Roach next to his blonde Ludwig drum set in his home music room? I felt awe. Reverential respect and wonder. Max said, “I’m playing a 22″ … Continue reading

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