Category Archives: Audio

Toy Factory Project Live – ‘Take the Highway’

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Paul T. Riddle, co-founder/drummer and Grammy Award winner of the original Marshall Tucker Band (MTB), formed The Toy Factory Project in memory and celebration of MTB co-founder Toy Caldwell and his songs. Paul is a longtime friend. Forty-five … Continue reading →

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New Sid Catlett with Louis 1948

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Now and then someone uncovers music gold: Reels of tapes containing magical music no one knew existed. Or if someone did know, they’ve either died or forgotten the music. Recent examples, The John Coltrane Quartet’s “Both Directions at … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart’s Advice to Anika Niiles?

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A happy breakthrough. That’s how this video of Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announcing a new Rush tour strikes me. Good for them. Certainly Neil Peart is smiling at the tour announcement. I can’t imagine Neil would react … Continue reading →

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New and Remastered Blakey

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Already familiar with the original release of guitarist Kenny Burrell’s On View At The Five Spot Cafe, news of Blue Note releasing On View At The Five Spot Café: The Complete Masters is exciting news. Any chance I … Continue reading →

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Sherrie Maricle – How Do You Kick a Big Band?

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I remember hours of learning how to play big band figures. But a week ago, drummer/bandleader/teacher Sherrie Maricle posted this valuable video short for drummers on how to think about setting up big band figures. I don’t ever … Continue reading →

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