Category Archives: Audio

The Beatles: Just an Excuse for the World to Go Crazy

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Andy is on three George Harrison albums: Dark Horse (1974), Extra Texture (Read All About It (1975), and George Harrison (1979). Andy Newmark, Max Weinberg, and I were present at this interview in Manhattan — I think it … Continue reading →

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Joe LaBarbera: My Gretsch Set-Up with Chuck Mangione

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In the early 1970s Joe LaBarbera was recording and performing with Chuck Mangione. The group released three excellent albums with Mr. LaBarbera: Land of Make Believe (Mercury, 1973), Bellavia (A&M, 1975), and Chase the Clouds Away (A&M, 1975). … Continue reading →

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Papa Jo Jones with Louis Armstrong

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Papa Jo Jones here in the drum chair once held by his friend Big Sid Catlett. Papa Jo is always fun to watch because there’s always something drummers can learn from him.

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Louis Bellson’s 1940s Gretsch Kit in ‘A Song is Born’ Movie

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: There’s quite a cast of jazz greats in this A Song is Born 1948 movie clip including a very young Louis Bellson on his original mid-1940s Gretsch double-bass drum set. Some wonderful footage of Louis. Watch for his … Continue reading →

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Bill Bruford: Saying ‘I’m a Drummer’ is a Dangerous Privilege (1982)

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This excerpt provides a look back at two views of the new LinnDrum which was brand new on the market in 1982, the year this Bill Bruford interview took place. Bill Bruford was familiar with the Linn from … Continue reading →

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