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Scott K Fish: Innovators of Jazz Drumset: Pt 1 of 2

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1994, my friend and former Modern Drummer colleague, Rick Mattingly, was on staff at the Percussive Arts Society’s magazine, Percussive Notes. Rick asked if I would expand on and take a slightly different tack on a subject … Continue reading →

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Tony Williams – Why I Play the Way I Do

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This segment is from a good interview by Vernon Gibbs called, Tony Williams: Report On A Musical Lifetime, in the January 29, 1976 Down Beat. I am unable to find the full interview online. Vernon Gibbs: What was … Continue reading →

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Art Blakey Gretsch Ad 1958

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A beautiful photo of Art Blakey and his Gretsch drumset taken by photographer extraordinaire Chuck Stewart. This was the inside front cover of Down Beat‘s March 6, 1958 issue.

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Buddy Rich/Louis Bellson Remo Ad 1971

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Scott K Fish
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Dave Tough’s ‘Opus 1/2’ – On My ‘Must Hear’ Drumming Short List

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Long before every bit of recorded music known to man was available on the internet, I sometimes dubbed History of Jazz Drumming audiocassettes for a few drummer friends. My music source was my personal record and tape collection — which … Continue reading →

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