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McLean’s ‘It’s Time’: Superb Musical Communication

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One of my all-time favorite jazz tracks. The communication among these musicians on this track is S-U-P-E-R-B. Roy Haynes burns throughout. But my favorite listening is the rapport between Herbie Hancock and Jackie McLean. The whole It’s Time … Continue reading →

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John Bonham Paiste Profile 1975

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: As long as I’m on a Bonham roll (no pun intended), here’s John Bonham‘s Profile from Paiste‘s 1975 Profiles of International Drummers, Percussionists, Musicians #2.

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Denardo Coleman Onstage at Age 12

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Rare photo of 12-year old drummer, Denardo Coleman, on stage with his father, Ornette Coleman’s, Quartet. It is from a September 1968 Down Beat Caught in the Act review written by Michael Cuscuna. Mr. Cuscuna is probably best … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart on Keith Moon’s ‘Dogs Part Two’

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1989 I sat with Neil Peart, played him a few of my favorite drummer records without telling him anything about the song or the drummer. Our exchanges were meant for a music publication Chip Stern was creating. … Continue reading →

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Gallaudet Football Team’s Talking Drum

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I first learned about Gallaudet University from a young lady enrolled in my smoking cessation program at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Both Sibley and Gallaudet are in Washington, D.C. My quit smoking enrollee was deaf. I was amazed that … Continue reading →

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