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Vibra-Fibing Neil Peart’s Drums: The Process (1982)

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I think this is Neil Graham of Percussion Center, Wayne, IN speaking with me about the Percussion Center’s process of Vibra-Fibing Neil Peart‘s drumset, probably in response to a question from a Modern Drummer reader. If this is … Continue reading →

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Morello – The “Take Five” Cymbal Documentary

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Wow! Thinking I had a better than average knowledge of Joe Morello’s career I almost skipped this video. I’m glad I didn’t. What a wonderful, warm vignette, full of Morello facts brand new to me. Thank you!

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Tony Williams: I Am a Big Fan of The Beatles

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a curious interview with Tony Williams on The Jazz Network, a show produced by John Sterling which aired 1991-96. This video appears to be a copy of a master video delivered by The Jazz Network to … Continue reading →

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Buddy Rich: Navigating Strange Drumsets

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Following up a clip posted where guitarist Les Paul is telling a club audience of the time Buddy Rich told Les he, Buddy, was going to get a guitar, become a folksinger, and give up drums. Here’s another … Continue reading →

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Ed Thigpen Plays ‘Chicago’ Live 1961

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Many thanks to Wladi Plus for posting this clip of one of the great jazz trios, and certainly, the greatest of many great Oscar Peterson Trios. This 1961 clip is a lesson in how well Peterson, Ray Brown … Continue reading →

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