Category Archives: SKF Blog

“Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark”

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: “Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark” by Tamara Saviano. John Lee was a New Jersey photographer well established with country music performers. John later moved to Nashville. In 1980 or 1981, John … Continue reading →

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Max Roach – “Tears For Johannesburg and Triptych”

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A 1960s clip of the pioneering Max Roach. Thank you to 3rd Street Jazz for the original post.

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Gifts from Unknown Drummers

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Yesterday I bought Wes Montgomery’s “One Night in Indy” MP3 album. The personnel on the Resonance label album are: Wes Montgomery – bandleader, guitar, Eddie Higgins – piano, Walter Perkins – drum. It was the date’s “unknown musician” … Continue reading →

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Ringo Offers to Heal Max Weinberg’s Old Beatles Wound

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In the Long Island, NY newspaper, Newsday, I have a 1986 review of Max Weinberg’s appearance at the Manhattan nightclub, The Bottom Line. The event is described as: “Max Weinberg, ‘Growing Up On E Street.’ An evening of … Continue reading →

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Technique is Expressing What’s on Your Mind

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A DrumForum.org member recently posted a video by a champion rudimental drummer demonstrating five, I think, famous rudimental drum solos, including “The Downfall of Paris.” The drummer was marvelous. Watching and hearing his relaxed hands-wrists-arms-shoulders produce super clean, … Continue reading →

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