Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Brian Tichy: The Importance of Consistency

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I don’t know Brian Tichy, neither am I familiar with his drumming. But his advice here is spot on for drumset players in all kinds of bands. I will have to give Mr. Tichy a listen. GlideMagazine.com DRUMMER … Continue reading →

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Alison Geal Wins World Juvenile Solo Tenor Drum Championship

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Coatbridge pupil is a world beater Practice makes perfect for drummer Alison / November 24, 2014 A Coatbridge pupil with a passion for drumming has surpassed all her expectations after being crowned world champion. Alison Geal (16) won the World Solo … Continue reading →

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Val Sepulveda: What I Want To Do For the Rest of My Life

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Nov 22, 2014 11:43 AM EST Latin Music Artist News 2014: Chilean Drummer Val Sepulveda Talks Career, Rise to Top of Male-Dominated Music Scene (Exclusive) By Melissa Castellanos “I have always felt a special connection with the drums. Even as … Continue reading →

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Alphonse Mouzon: Weather Report Was Sort of Draining

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Alphonse Mouzon was in McCoy Tyner‘s group when he gave this interview, comparing his experience playing with Tyner and Weather Report. Tyner’s group also included Calvin Hill (bass), Sonny Fortune (reeds, flute). Mouzon was with Weather Report for … Continue reading →

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Harvey Siders: Long Drum Solos Bore Me

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here I’ve excerpted remarks about drum solos from a 1973 roundtable discussion Down Beat Contributing Editor Harvey Siders had with five drummers: Willie Bobo, Louie Bellson, Larry Bunker, Shelly Manne, and Donald Bailey. None of these wonderful players … Continue reading →

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