Category Archives: SKF Blog

Who’s the Drummer? Tell the Truth

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When I was a kid there was a popular t.v. show called To Tell the Truth. Three mystery guests would sit facing a panel of celebrities. Two of the mystery guests were imposters. The celebrities had a short … Continue reading →

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Digitizing My MD Interview Tapes?

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Two of my many Modern Drummer interview cassettes. I really need to get these digitized. Ideas on how best to do so are welcome. — end —

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What Makes a Music Photographer Good?

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I wrote in an earlier post about, from my perspective as Modern Drummer‘s managing editor, what makes a music journalist good. I said I would write as well about what makes a music photographer good. A picture is … Continue reading →

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Remembering Chico Hamilton’s Innovations

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I came upon drummer Chico Hamilton by accident. Somewhere, many, many years ago, I picked up a Gerry Mulligan-Chet Baker Quartet album on the Pacific Jazz label. I’m sure I had read in at least one of many … Continue reading →

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Maurice Purtill: I’m Not Dead

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Scott K Fish

  SKF NOTE: After I had closed for the night the cheese shop I managed in Huntington, NY, I was standing outside with Andy, one of the meat cutters from the butcher shop next door. Somehow we got around to talking … Continue reading →

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