Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

‘Hidden Drummers of Iran’ Documentary

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I came across this amazing drummer in an online news story about a Kickstarter campaign to fund a “Hidden Drummers of Iran” documentary. Ruairi Glasheen, the author of the news story, is also the “Hidden Drummers” documentarian. This … Continue reading →

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Father of the Modern Steel Drum, Dies at 90

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Scott K Fish

nytimes.com Ellie Mannette, Father of the Modern Steel Drum, Dies at 90 By Karen Zraick — Aug. 31, 2018 As a child in Port of Spain, Trinidad’s capital, Mr. Mannette became fascinated with…bands…using trash cans and buckets as drums…to create … 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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Chico Hamilton on Thelonious Monk

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Scott K Fish

“My favorite explanation of why [Thelonious] Monk’s playing was ground-breaking came from Chico Hamilton: ‘Man, I have played with piano players who play with all the white keys. I have played with piano players who have played with all the … Continue reading →

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Grieving Family Offers $2,000 for Return of Deceased Son’s Stolen Drumset

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A sad state of affairs. No joy, no music will ever come from this drumset until it is returned to the Serna family and, ultimately, to the 13-year old boy who must be missing his father very much. … Continue reading →

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