Tag Archives: Blue Note

Elvin Jones Rewrote Jazz Drumming

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From my box of old jazz newspaper clippings comes this March 5, 1992 Peter Watrous review of Elvin Jones’s band at the Blue Note. “Mr. Jones rewrote jazz drumming in the 1960’s as a member of the John … 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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Unreleased 1959 Art Blakey and Jazz Messengers Album Arrives April 24

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: On April 24, Blue Note Records will release Just Coolin’, a never-before-released studio album by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers that was recorded on March 8, 1959 in Rudy Van Gelder’s living room studio in Hackensack, New … Continue reading →

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Re-Release of 1957 Philly Joe Jones Date

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A re-release of note. Recorded in 1957, Hank Mobley Poppin’ date’s lineup of musicians is stellar: Hank Mobley (tenor), Pepper Adams (baritone), Philly Joe Jones (drums), Art Farmer (trumpet), Sonny Clark (piano), Paul Chambers (bass). I just bought … Continue reading →

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In Love with Art Blakey’s Minimalist Drumming

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Art Blakey is well-known as a powerful drummer, a great bandleader, and one of jazz’s best talent spotters. His near constant hi-hat played on beats two and four, his musical drum soloing, his press roll — these are … Continue reading →

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