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Herbie Hancock: How I Became Friends with Tony Williams

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I received a copy of Herbie Hancock’s autobiography, “Possibilities,” for Christmas. It is a great read. Here’s a segment, in Herbie’s own words, on how he first met Tony Williams. Herbie Hancock: Tony had just turned seventeen, but…he … Continue reading →

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Ringo Starr’s New Album, Tour

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Scott K Fish

musictimes.com/ Ringo Starr’s New Album is Finished, Beatles Drummer Hints at Spring Tour The drummer was elated when news broke that he would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “It means recognition. And it means, finally, the … Continue reading →

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Composer Alec Wilder on Pianist Ellis Larkins

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I am familiar with composer Alec Wilder and pianist Ellis Larkins. Through the writings of pianist Marian McPartland, and, I think, other sources, I’m also somewhat aware of Mr. Wilder’s command of the English language, and of his … Continue reading →

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Carmine Appice Lobbies For Led Zeppelin Drum Spot

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Carmine Appice Lobbies For Led Zeppelin Drum Spot by Dave Lifton December 25, 2014 12:00 PM On the chance that Led Zeppelin decide to reunite, the odds are strong that John Bonham‘s drum seat would be occupied by his son, … Continue reading →

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Bob James (1978): Jazz-Rock Communicates to a Wider Audience

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Bob James: [W]hat really has happened is musicians from all different styles and eras have started cross pollinating and the two majors that I’m involved with – rock and jazz – have developed a series of musicians who have their … Continue reading →

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