Tag Archives: Dannie Richmond

The Fish-Richmond No-Show

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My high school friend and guitarist, Jimmy Weisbin, was listening to Charles Mingus’s classic “Mingus Ah Um” album on the Ralph Family stereo. Neil Ralph was another high school musician friend. His parents’ home in Centerport, NY was … Continue reading →

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Mingus 1971 – Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: As 2022 draws to a close, bassist, composer, bandleader Charles Mingus is on my mind. Last night, adding more music from my library to my iPod, I was reminded of the never-before-released Mingus albums I’ve purchased recently. Mingus’s … Continue reading →

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Dannie Richmond’s Magnificent Musical Drum Solo

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I owe so much to Charles Mingus. While listening to his small band (quintet?) at Newport 1970 jazz made sense for the first time. I’d been self-studying jazz for a long time and liked much of what I … Continue reading →

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Dannie Richmond: Your Playing is the Same as a Conversation

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Dannie Richmond gives a fantastic drum lesson in under two minutes and without touching a drum. Thank you Andy Weis of The Great Drummer’s Group for this great find. — end —

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