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Tag Archives: Baby Dodds
Why Does Baby Dodds Matter?
SKF NOTE: Why does Baby Dodds matter? It’s year 2019. What can today’s drummers learn from a drummer born in 1898 who died 60 years ago? Well, I am always interested in discovering drumming roots. Gene Krupa was the first … Continue reading
Posted in SKF Blog
Tagged Baby Dodds, Bill Russell, Chip Stern, Scott K Fish
Gene Krupa’s Wisdom for the Ages Pt. 2
SKF NOTE: Recently I posted a quote from Gene Krupa in which he tells us some of what he learned about drumming from Baby Dodds and other older drummers. He’s more from Krupa on the same topic. Thank you writer … Continue reading
Posted in SKF Blog
Tagged Baby Dodds, Dave Tough, Gene Krupa, George Wettling, Rudi Blesh, SKFBlog
Gene Krupa’s Wisdom for the Ages
SKF NOTE: This is worthwhile drumming advice from Gene Krupa. I’ve written before on Krupa’s comments on starting “a roll or sequence of beats with the left or right hand.” Glad now to have identified the quote source. Krupa’s comment … Continue reading
Posted in SKF Blog
Tagged Baby Dodds, Gene Krupa, Leonard Feather, Scott K Fish, SKFBlog, Zutty Singleton
Start with Curiosity
SKF NOTE: The first time a kid with the desire to learn picks up a pair of drumsticks and starts playing the most basic rhythm, he or she has the opportunity to learn from all other drummers present and past. … Continue reading
Posted in SKF Blog
Tagged Baby Dodds, Gene Krupa, Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones
Time to Retire Ding-Dinga-Ding?
SKF NOTE: Is it time to retire ding-dinga-ding-dinga? Jon McCaslin’s drumming blog, Four On The Floor, is among my favorites. Dr. McCaslin posts unique drum videos that say something. A recent video is from new-to-me drummer Joe Farnsworth‘s master class … Continue reading
Posted in SKF Blog
Tagged Baby Dodds, Brian Blade, Drummer, Joe Farnsworth, Jon McCaslin, Papa Jo Jone, Ride Cymbal, Scott K Fish
Philly Joe Jones on Baby Dodds
“When I was working with Joe Morris opposite George Shearing in the Three Deuces on 52nd St., I went across the street one night to the Onyx. Just casually, you know. And I happened to look at the placards outside … Continue reading
Posted in Drum/Music News
Tagged Baby Dodds, Down Beat, Drummer, Philly Joe Jones, Ralph J. Gleason, Scott K Fish
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