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Philly Joe’s Photo Lesson

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Music photographer Charles “Chuck” Stewart shot a series of full-page black-and-white Gretsch drums magazine ads featuring some of the legendary jazz drummers of the 1950s-1960s. These Gretsch ads remain favorites among drummers-including me. Most of my copies of … Continue reading →

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Bonham Studies Bunker

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Jethro Tull and Led Zeppelin both played at the 1969 Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island. Tull played July 4 and Zeppelin played July 6. Led Zeppelin was still about four months away from releasing its second … Continue reading →

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Ear Training with Steve Gadd

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s a peek at how my mind works: Yesterday I saw the photo here of Steve Gadd standing with an old military snare hung around him. It’s a custom made 17×20 snare from Loyal Drums in Fredericksburg, VA. … Continue reading →

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Maine Band’s Historic Prison Reform Music CD

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From March 2013 through June 2015 I was Communications Director for the State of Maine Department of Corrections. One of my favorite memories of that time was working with the Corrections Commissioner, the Maine State Prison Warden, and … Continue reading →

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Ed Soph – Buddy Rich Was a Genius

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Scott K Fish

Speaking of great drummers, on July 9, 2023, Ed Soph, responded to my Great Drummers Opinion of Buddy Rich post, with a delightful story about the great bassist Ray Brown on Buddy Rich. Ed gave me permission to share his … Continue reading →

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