Tag Archives: Chuck Mangione

Walking Out on Tony Williams

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I don’t know if it’s sound guys managing band PA systems, the musicians themselves, or a combination of the two. But I have attended concerts where, opening to closing, the music was just LOUD. No dynamics. To be … Continue reading →

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A Larry Bunker – Steve Gadd Mind Meld?

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Two days ago Frank Godiva’s post on the Great Drummer’s Group Facebook page reminded me of a question I would love to ask Steve Gadd. Godiva’s post concerned master percussionist Larry Bunker, and showed Bunker’s The Larry Bunker … Continue reading →

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Joe LaBarbera: My Gretsch Set-Up with Chuck Mangione

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In the early 1970s Joe LaBarbera was recording and performing with Chuck Mangione. The group released three excellent albums with Mr. LaBarbera: Land of Make Believe (Mercury, 1973), Bellavia (A&M, 1975), and Chase the Clouds Away (A&M, 1975). … Continue reading →

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James Bradley, Jr. Modern Drummer Interview 1981

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: James Bradley, Jr. earned the drum chair with Chuck Mangione after his immediate predecessors: Joe LaBarbera and Steve Gadd. Mr. Bradley recorded with Chuck Mangione some excellent albums. Feels So Good (1977) had its title song reach #4 on Billboard’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday: My Pivotal Moments with Steve Gadd

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A belated happy birthday to Steve Gadd. Paraphrasing bassist Ron Carter when asked how Elvin Jones changed drumming: Listen to drummers before Steve Gadd hit the scene and listen to drummers after. There are many excellent pop and … Continue reading →

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