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Grady Tate 1974

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A candid shot of drummer extraordinaire Grady Tate from May/June 1974 issue of Different Drummer magazine. I can listen time after time to Grady’s playing with Stan Getz, Chick Corea, and Ron Carter on Getz’s album, Sweet Rain.

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R.I.P Melissa Mathison: “Be Good”

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I’m learning about screenwriter Melissa Mathison for the first time this morning. Very sad to say I’m reading a news report of her death. Mrs. Mathison is immortalized for three (four?) words: “E.T. phone home.” I am reminded … Continue reading →

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RUSH Exclusive ‘Tom Sawyer’ Live in Toronto Video

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Thanks to Rush and the Wall Street Journal for sharing this video.

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Knowing What Kind of Man Composed the Music

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Years ago I read a story of Confucius studying music. The story is at the end of this blog entry. (As I write I cannot recall either the book author or title. I will update this blog post when … Continue reading →

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Photo: Elvin Jones in NYC 1973

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Elvin Jones from the French Jazz Magazine (1973) coverage of the Newport in New York. This photo is credited to Drum Schticks.

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