Category Archives: Audio

Audio Samples: Peart’s 1989 Freewheeling Conversation

SKF NOTE: Sometime this week I will post Part 1 of a conversation I had with Neil Peart on August 21, 1989. It may actually have been a two-day conversation. And to be as precise as possible, ours were several … Continue reading

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Morello – Concerto for Jazz Drums and Orchestra

SKF NOTE: Let me say upfront I do not own the copyright to this album track. If the copyright owner asks me to remove it, I will. Concerto for Jazz Drums and Orchestra is a brilliant performance by Joe Morello … Continue reading

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Andy Newmark’s Lesson from Jim Gordon

SKF NOTE: This morning I started re-listening to an Andy Newmark interview drummer Max Weinberg and I did in NYC the early 1980s. My goal is to see what, if any part of that interview can be made available here. … Continue reading

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George Marsh – Clear for Direct Expression

SKF NOTE: Drum Channel‘s Don Lombardi, in the video with this post, introduces drummer George Marsh as an “unsung hero” who “should be world renowned.” My introduction to Marsh was first through his Modern Drummer Advisory Board membership. Then through … Continue reading

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Bellson Cymbal Set-Up Circa 1980

SKF NOTE: One more Zildjian Famous Drummer Cymbal Set-Up. This time, Louie Bellson. Bellson’s cymbal set-up shown here is circa 1980-81. That’s based on the dates of his three “current releases” mentioned in this handout: Sunshine Rock (1978)Louie Bellson Jam … Continue reading

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