Category Archives: Drum/Music News

News items of note, present and past, about drummers and other musicians.

Bill Evans Trio with Philly Joe Jones Live Umbria Jazz 1978

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Paul Motian, Larry Bunker, Jack DeJohnette, Marty Morrell, Joe LaBarbera — pianist Bill Evans’s trios were home to some amazing drummers. As interesting, Evans’s drummers sounded different from each other. For my ears, the proof of that theory … Continue reading →

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Carole King’s Sage Advice on Performing

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Reading singer/songwriter Carole King’s memoir, A Natural Woman, I am not surprised at finding several words of “keeper” advice for all musicians. Here’s Ms. King’s advice on performing in front of an audience. Performing wasn’t something to fear, … Continue reading →

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Three Roy’s and a Dawson: In Concert 1971

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s another hour of in concert video of some top shelf musicians. The drummers are Roy Haynes with Jimmy Smith, Roy McCurdy with Cannonball Adderley, Alan Dawson with Dave Brubeck, and Roy Brooks with Charlie Mingus.

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’72 All-Star Swing Festival: Great Drummers Throughout

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I just came across this 1972 Timex All-Star Swing Festival with great drummers throughout. Harold Jones with Count Basie, Rufus “Speedy” Jones with Duke Ellington, Gene Krupa with Benny Goodman Quartet, Alan Dawson with Dave Brubeck, Bobby Durham … Continue reading →

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Teena Lyle: Genderless Hands

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Great advice from percussionist Teena Lyle, now on her third tour with Van Morrison. #WCW: Van Morrison’s Touring Percussionist Teena Lyle December 5, 2018 Q. Any advice for girls contemplating getting started and making it in this arena? … Continue reading →

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