Tag Archives: Down Beat

When The Message Reaches the Heart of the Listener

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: During the 1960’s the word soul was used to define a style of music (soul music), but also to name a quality musician’s either had or didn’t have. Having soul was – and still is – a good … Continue reading →

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Paul Wertico: Hearing Drums as a Free Voice at Age 12

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Scott K Fish

“He can’t explain it. He really has no idea where it came from. Wherever it came from, Paul Wertico was deeply in touch with his muse from the time he picked up drums at age 12. ‘I was hearing the … Continue reading →

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Without Words, Transmit What You Feel to Someone Else

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Scott K Fish

“I really think that you can communicate all kinds of feelings to audiences, to people. It can be a real touching human thing. If you can communicate feelings and ideas without words, you can make an impression on people. The … Continue reading →

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Bill Evans on Commitment, Experience, Dedication

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Scott K Fish

“Anybody who appreciates the commitment, the experience and dedication required for the playing of top flight professional jazz, must realize the tremendous demands on the person playing it. By the same token, the music is sophisticated enough to be a … Continue reading →

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Buddy Rich’s Secret Solved

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I cannot remember a time in my life when this Great Music Mystery wasn’t unsolved: How did Buddy Rich become the world’s greatest drummer without taking drum lessons? I grew up, like a million other aspiring drummers, being … Continue reading →

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