Category Archives: SKF Blog

The Forgotten Gary Chester/Charles Perry Drum Book?

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This 32-page drum method book by Gary Chester and Charles Perry is not available on Alfred Music‘s web site. I would not swear in a court of law this book is out-of-print. But it appears to be. There … Continue reading →

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Buddy Rich Ludwig Ad Photo 1959

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a full-page ad from the December 24, 1959 Down Beat magazine.

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Gary Chester: The Japanese Rose Plant Lesson

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: How I came to interview Gary Chester is explained here. The typed transcript is 64-pages, edited for publication in the April 1983 Modern Drummer.  Gary gave many life beyond the cymbals “life lessons” during the interview. Here’s one … Continue reading →

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Les DeMerle: How Did You Get Your Break?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Les DeMerle‘s interview appears in the October 1984 Modern Drummer. The back story is here: Scott K Fish: What are some of the common questions you’re asked at clinics? Les DeMerle: One of the questions I’m asked alot is, … Continue reading →

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Chick Corea: I Really Wanted to Connect with the World

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Chick Corea is near the top of my list of “Musicians to Dig Deep.” That is, I want to give a more thoughtful, chronological listen to his music. I’ve heard quite a bit: Chick with Mongo Santamaria, the … Continue reading →

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