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Keith Copeland MD Interview 1984

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I rediscovered my Keith Copeland interview transcript in July 2015. Keith and I spoke over dinner at a Centre Island, NY restaurant. I have forgotten the restaurant name. Neither do I remember how this interview came to pass. But … Continue reading →

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Taking Coltrane’s Jazz Listening Test in 7/8

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When I want to practice John Coltrane’s method of listening to jazz records; when I want to test my ear and my ability to keep time, I often turn to the song Siete Ocho from Andrew Hill’s Judgment! … Continue reading →

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Freelance Writing: Today and Yesterday

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One aspect of the pre-internet days I miss, and have not yet replaced, is paid freelance writing for music magazines and newspapers. Freelance writing was a great way to sharpen researching/writing skills. A great way to record for … Continue reading →

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What To Do When ‘Jazz Groove #22’ Doesn’t Apply?

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer 44Ronin, on DrumForum.org, takes issue with me where, on my Drumming Beyond Playing ‘Awesome Grooves’ post, I write: Groove is a buzz word. 44Ronin relied: Groove is not a buzz word. Groove is the sum of all … Continue reading →

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If Ever Again I Have Drum Students

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: If ever again I have drum students I know what I will do. At least in part. Each lesson will end with me handing the student personally selected music. It might be one of Little Walter‘s Chess records, … Continue reading →

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