Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Emily Remler: You Don’t Try to Make a Statement for Women

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Scott K Fish

“You don’t get angry, you don’t get bitter, you don’t get feminist about the thing. You don’t try to make a statement for women. You just get so damn good that they’ll forget about all that crap.” Source: Emily Remler, … Continue reading →

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When The Message Reaches the Heart of the Listener

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: During the 1960’s the word soul was used to define a style of music (soul music), but also to name a quality musician’s either had or didn’t have. Having soul was – and still is – a good … Continue reading →

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Paul Wertico: Hearing Drums as a Free Voice at Age 12

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Scott K Fish

“He can’t explain it. He really has no idea where it came from. Wherever it came from, Paul Wertico was deeply in touch with his muse from the time he picked up drums at age 12. ‘I was hearing the … Continue reading →

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Bill Evans on Commitment, Experience, Dedication

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Scott K Fish

“Anybody who appreciates the commitment, the experience and dedication required for the playing of top flight professional jazz, must realize the tremendous demands on the person playing it. By the same token, the music is sophisticated enough to be a … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Numbers Sound Like?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When I was in school — with a couple of exceptions — I hated math. But loved drumming. The exceptions were a couple of math teachers passionate about math. Their passion transferred to me. I enjoyed their classes … Continue reading →

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