Category Archives: SKF Blog

Roberto Petaccia’s Rocking Motion Technique

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: September 10, 2015 I posted my 1981 Modern Drummer obituary for a terrific guy, Roberto Petaccia. I wrote in part: “The first time we heard from Roberto was through a letter: ‘My name is Roberto Petaccia and I … Continue reading →

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Art Blakey’s Press Roll: ‘It’s the Way I Feel’

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE:  Sometimes it’s disappointing when an interviewer misses an apparent opportunity to get a more in-depth answer. No doubt Art Blakey had one of the world’s great press rolls. Anytime a musician has a trademark style it’s always nice … Continue reading →

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Drummer Photos: A Source of Wonder and Learning

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Pre-internet, vinyl album liner notes and photographs were a valued source of information. That was especially true of jazz albums. Liner notes were almost always written by wonderful, authoritative people like Nat Hentoff, Leonard Feather, and Ralph J. … Continue reading →

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Frankie Dunlop: How to Play Louder Without Hurting Yourself

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A segment from the full transcript of my Frankie Dunlop interviews. The back story on the interview is posted here. Scott K Fish: How can drummers learn to play louder without hurting themselves physically? Frankie Dunlop: Well, I … Continue reading →

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Keith Copeland MD Interview 1984

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I rediscovered my Keith Copeland interview transcript in July 2015. Keith and I spoke over dinner at a Centre Island, NY restaurant. I have forgotten the restaurant name. Neither do I remember how this interview came to pass. But … Continue reading →

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