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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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Montblanc’s Miles Davis Fountain Pen Makes Me Smile

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Thank you, Colleen Morgan of The Moodie Davitt Report, for bringing Montblanc’s cool Miles Davis fountain pen to my attention. The workmanship is beautiful. And if I had a spare $900…? Until then, that Montblanc’s Great Characters Edition … Continue reading →

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Clyde Stubblefield: I Do Not Appreciate Not Getting Paid

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I look forward to the day it is standard practice in the recording industry to make sure musicians are paid for using their sampled sounds. That this is still an unresolved issue is heartbreaking. Drummer Clyde Stubblefield, comes … Continue reading →

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New Live Music: Papa Jo Jones with Count Basie (1938-40)

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Scott K Fish

The release of Savory Collection Vol. 2 has all the elements of my favorite jazz discoveries. At first blush we have 22 first time releases of Count Basie’s big band (1938-1940) with the exemplary rhythm section of Count Basie (piano), … Continue reading →

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