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Pat Martino – The Joy of Playing

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My earliest memory of guitarist Pat Martino’s music is the release of his 1972 album The Visit! I was an album sales guy at Sam Goody’s in the Walt Whitman Shopping Center, Huntington, NY. Martino’s music never clicked … Continue reading →

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Neal Sausen – God Bless Neil Peart

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In his first email to me about his longtime drum teacher and friend, Freddie Gruber, Neal Sausen mentioned Neil Peart’s stops by Freddie’s house to visit with his dying friend, and to bring food for Neal Sausen and … Continue reading →

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With Regrets to Donald Bailey

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE – Last week, in the mood for jazz organ, I bought Volumes 1 and 2 of Blue Note Records’ Jimmy Smith Live at the Club Baby Grand. Recorded and released in 1956. These are trio dates with Jimmy … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gruber on Record

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The late drummer Freddie Gruber is known by many drummers, including me, as an exemplary teacher. Other drummers, however, say Freddie is full of hot air, a charlatan, who has somehow put a spell on Neil Peart, Buddy … Continue reading →

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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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