Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Cynthia Yeh: Bent Coat Hangers, Old Keys & Fishing Line

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is great. Chicago Symphony Orchestra‘s Cynthia Yeh onstage favors — paraphrasing songwriter Guy Clark — stuff that works. WSJ.com TECH MY TECH ESSENTIALS Chicago Symphony Orchestra Percussionist Cynthia Yeh’s Favorite Gear The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s principal percussionist on … Continue reading →

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Joe Porcaro: Jeff Put Me Through the Grind

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A nice profile of percussionist Joe Porcaro by my longtime friend and Modern Drummer colleague Robyn Flans. From Sinatra to Scaggs, T.O. drummer has shared the beat Posted: Jan. 02, 2016 Jan. 02, 2016 By Robyn Flans Imagine … Continue reading →

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Street Drummer Meets Ugandan Children’s Choir

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This makes me smile. Ms. Naomi Langworthy chronicles her Adventures of a Street Drummer on her YouTube channel. This musical discussion with the Imani Milele Children’s Choir from Uganda – who, I guess, stopped as they walked by … Continue reading →

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Ed Thigpen’s Photo Worth 1,000 Words

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My introduction to Ed Thigpen was the Oscar Peterson Trio’s Affinity album. This Ludwig drum ad was a favorite too. Pre-internet, it was the best view I had of the drum setup Ed Thigpen used to make his … Continue reading →

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Internet Helps 95-Year Old Jazz Pianist Host Jam Session

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Heartwarming story and a great example of networking possibilities thanks to the internet. Lonely Elderly Pianist Places Ad, Drums Up 80 Musicians to Jam by Terry Turner – Dec 30, 2015 This 95-year-old jazz piano player is booked … Continue reading →

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