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Gordon Lightfoot: ‘I Like Everything to Swing’

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: On April 14 I wrote about Gordon Lightfoot’s great band. Here in an April 21 newspaper story is Mr. Lightfoot himself praising his band. One other point: Gordon clearly thinks of himself as a band member. That comes … Continue reading →

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Art Blakey’s Press Roll: ‘It’s the Way I Feel’

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE:  Sometimes it’s disappointing when an interviewer misses an apparent opportunity to get a more in-depth answer. No doubt Art Blakey had one of the world’s great press rolls. Anytime a musician has a trademark style it’s always nice … Continue reading →

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Drummer Photos: A Source of Wonder and Learning

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Pre-internet, vinyl album liner notes and photographs were a valued source of information. That was especially true of jazz albums. Liner notes were almost always written by wonderful, authoritative people like Nat Hentoff, Leonard Feather, and Ralph J. … Continue reading →

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Frankie Dunlop: How to Play Louder Without Hurting Yourself

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A segment from the full transcript of my Frankie Dunlop interviews. The back story on the interview is posted here. Scott K Fish: How can drummers learn to play louder without hurting themselves physically? Frankie Dunlop: Well, I … Continue reading →

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Alan White: As Long as Everybody Enjoys Playing Together

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Scott K Fish

Yes show will be full of Drama says drummer Alan White ahead of date at Manchester Apollo by John Anson DRUMMER Alan White admits that he and fellow members of…Yes have had their work cut out for the UK tour…. … Continue reading →

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