Category Archives: SKF Blog

New Pics of Frankie Dunlop with Monk

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Antoine Sanfuentes recently posted on his Facebook page some cool pictures of Frankie Dunlop onstage at The Five Spot with Thelonious Monk. Here’s one of the batch. This morning I’m unable to find the rest, but I’ll keep … Continue reading →

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How Freddie Gruber Helped Me

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I’ve mentioned before in my writings that Freddie Gruber, when I interviewed him, helped me overcome a bad drumming habit I had developed. A few people have asked me to talk about how Freddie helped me. I’ll do … Continue reading →

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Haunted for 52 Years by NRBQ

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: How some music sticks with me, even when I’ve not heard it in decades, I find curious. Two days ago I bought the digital format of NRBQ’s first album. I owned a vinyl copy of the album when … Continue reading →

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Yo-Yo Ma – Several Different Ways to Practice

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Scott K Fish

Life’s Work: An Interview with Yo-Yo Maby Alison BeardFrom the Harvard Business Review Magazine (June 2016) Q. Did that involve a lot of practice on top of your natural talent? Yo-Yo Ma. What allowed me to practice very little was … Continue reading →

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Newly Released – ‘A Love Supreme’ Live in Seattle

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Elvin Jones is the sole drummer on this date. Not to look this gift horse in the mouth, but I’m a bit disappointed this date is the Coltrane Quartet expanded. Keeping an open mind and ears and looking … Continue reading →

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