Category Archives: SKF Blog

Dave Tough: Absolutely Perfect Bass Drumming

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: James Lincoln Collier‘s book, Benny Goodman and the Swing Era, has a few interesting Davey Tough insights. This Sid Weiss quote is one example. I don’t recall reading or hearing another musician saying Tough could play faster bass … Continue reading →

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Ravish Momin – Learning How He Makes Music

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Musician Ravish Momin was good enough to consent to an interview two weeks ago. I will posting excerpts in the days ahead. Ravish is a drummer who first caught my attention in June 2017 in an online news … Continue reading →

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Miles Davis on Philly Joe Jones

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Nat Hentoff‘s “Jazz Is” was a Christmas present to me from my sister, Maribeth, in 1978. Her inscription says, “Hope you don’t already have this. I can’t wait ’til you’re on the pages of a book like this. … Continue reading →

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Fred Below: I’m Thinking Melodically All the Time

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Fred Below had been an inspiration to me for many years before this interview. I was surprised, because it was not typical of blues drummers, to hear Fred Below outline his extensive musical background and his influence in … Continue reading →

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Teena Lyle: Genderless Hands

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Great advice from percussionist Teena Lyle, now on her third tour with Van Morrison. #WCW: Van Morrison’s Touring Percussionist Teena Lyle December 5, 2018 Q. Any advice for girls contemplating getting started and making it in this arena? … Continue reading →

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