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Sherrie Maricle – How Do You Kick a Big Band?

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I remember hours of learning how to play big band figures. But a week ago, drummer/bandleader/teacher Sherrie Maricle posted this valuable video short for drummers on how to think about setting up big band figures. I don’t ever … Continue reading →

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Sherrie Maricle On Mel Lewis’s Drums

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer/Bandleader Sherrie Maricle played Mel Lewis’s calfhead drumset at the Village Vanguard. Lewis’s drums sounded great, but playing them was awful. Maricle leads the DIVA Jazz Orchestra and other smaller bands. She is a super drummer, bandleader, clinician, … Continue reading →

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Sherrie Maricle – Bandleader-Drummer: Swinging with Purpose!

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I don’t remember the exact moment learned about drummer/bandleader Sherrie Maricle. But it was probably through the “THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE & NOT JUST JAZZ NETWORK” Linkedin group. Our conversation centers mostly on Maricle’s current activities – which … Continue reading →

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Sherrie Maricle’s Swinging DIVA Jazz Groups

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: After sharing my Gordon Lightfoot Band post on Linkedin‘s THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE & NOT JUST JAZZ NETWORK group, Sherrie Maricle gave it a “like.” Her Linkedin profile says Maricle is “Leader and Drummer for The DIVA Jazz … Continue reading →

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