Category Archives: SKF Blog

Shaughnessy: Dave Tough Like Elvin in His Sense of Time

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1985 I clipped and saved Whitney Balliett‘s piece, Little Davey Tough, from my copy of The New Yorker magazine. This was a writer’s standard pre-internet method for building a personal resource library. Mr. Balliett’s piece is timeless … Continue reading →

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Jim Gordon: What Made You Want to Be a Pro Musician?

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I explain how this interview came about here. This latest excerpt, except for a deleted question about the weather, and the removal of tape hum and a few tape clicks, is the beginning of my taped conversation with … Continue reading →

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Jim Blackley: ‘Take the Weight Off Yourself. Just Play.’

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I found out about Jim Blackley’s death from Jonathan McCaslin. Jon asked if I had interviewed the great drum teacher, Mr. Blackley. I had not. Neither did he and I ever meet face-to-face, but we did have a … Continue reading →

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A Unique Look at Buddy Rich’s Drumset

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Eames Drumshell Company founder, Joe MacSweeney, gives us a unique insight into Buddy Rich‘s drumset. Mr. MacSweeney collected and refurbished 1940-44 vintage Slingerland Radio King drums, using them to create a five-piece set, with original hardware and calfskin … Continue reading →

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Max Roach: Every Drummer Should Play a Melodic Instrument

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This exchange with Max Roach took place on July 15, 1981 at his home in Connecticut. The back story is posted here.  I asked Mr. Roach if he thought musicians should be aware of the business side of … Continue reading →

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