Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Bonnie Raitt: ‘By 1987, I’d Had Enough’

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Bonnie Raitt is one of my longtime favorite musicians. Very much looking forward to hearing her new album, Dig In Deep. Helping to kick off that album, the Wall Street Journal published the backstory to Bonnie Raitt’s hit … Continue reading →

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Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra – All My Yesterdays Mini Documentary

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: More backgrounder on Resonance Records first official release of this historic Thad Jones/Mel Lewis date. — end —

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Byron Nicholai: Where I Come From is Very Important

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This young man has his head screwed on straight. What a great story. Living in the outer reaches of Alaska, Byron Nicholai falls in love with his native drumming and song. Then, using modern telecommunications and social media, … Continue reading →

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Phil Seaman Obituary 1972

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer Phil Seaman‘s obituary as it appears in the December 21, 1972 Down Beat magazine. — end —

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Terri Lyne Carrington: Drums Isn’t Everything

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Scott K Fish

Terri Lyne Carrington: “I want to be a total musician, which includes writing and arranging music. I don’t want to be known as just a drummer. “To me, the most important thing is to do well in school, and to … Continue reading →

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