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Mel Learns Roach from Dunlop

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This exchange is from the full transcript of my September 8, 1977 Mel Lewis interview. Modern Drummer magazine used my edited transcript as Mel’s first MD feature interview. You can see in the photo I’ve included with this … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart – Golden Thumb Award?

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Neil Peart sent me this curious note in early 1982. Why curious? Well, the note is curious to me for these reasons: I have a memory of seeing two award plaques in Buddy Rich’s apartment. I wouldn’t swear … Continue reading →

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Sherrie Maricle – Bandleader-Drummer: Swinging with Purpose!

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I don’t remember the exact moment learned about drummer/bandleader Sherrie Maricle. But it was probably through the “THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE & NOT JUST JAZZ NETWORK” Linkedin group. Our conversation centers mostly on Maricle’s current activities – which … Continue reading →

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Soph Zildjian Cymbal Set-Up

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A “for the record” post of a 1980s Ed Soph Zildjian Cymbal Set-Up pamphlet. Is this Soph’s current cymbal set-up? I don’t know. But it’s a snapshot of Soph’s playing career roughly 40 years ago. Ed Soph was … Continue reading →

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A Note from Joe English

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This handwritten note from drummer Joe English is not dated. My guess is Joe wrote this circa 1985-86. Other than my scrubbing a couple of phone numbers and addresses, the note is intact. I’ve transcribed it below for … Continue reading →

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