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A Favorite Photo of Philly Joe Jones

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A favorite photo of Philly Joe Jones. I found this in the CD booklet with Sonny Clark’s Sonny Clark Trio album on Blue Note Records. If you have not heard this CD — it’s a wonderful piano trio: … Continue reading →

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Don Lamond: ‘I Played Dave Tough’s Drums for Three Months’

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: If Don Lamond played drums on Bobby Darin’s hit song, Beyond the Sea, and never recorded again — I would still think of Mr. Lamond’s drum sound and drum fills on Beyond the Sea as essential parts of … Continue reading →

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Tommy Aldridge: Modern Drummer Interview 1981

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In my introduction to Tommy Aldridge’s October 1981 Modern Drummer interview I wrote, “Not a week would go by without [reader] letters asking, ‘When are you guys going to interview Tommy Aldridge?’” I connected with Tommy by phone … Continue reading →

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Ferguson: Shelly Manne Always Played Music, Not Just The Drums

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s an insightful tribute letter to Shelly Manne from drummer Sherman Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson’s letter first appeared under the headline, Shelly Manne, in 1985 in Modern Drummer. It is a keeper letter, in my opinion. Mr. Manne was … Continue reading →

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Elvin Jones: Developing Independent Coordination?

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Re-listening to familiar music CD’s or re-reading old books and magazines for the first time in a long time can reveal surprises. For example, the March 1985 Modern Drummer “Ask A Pro” section has an Elvin Jones gem. … Continue reading →

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