Tag Archives: Down Beat

Max Roach Gretsch Ad 1959

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A classic Chuck Stewart Gretsch ad with Max Roach from the October 29, 1959 Down Beat.

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Mel Lewis on Sinatra/Ellington’s “Follow Me”

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The Frank Sinatra/Duke Ellington album, Francis A. & Edward K., is one of my all-time favorites. And, of course, it’s fun and instructive listening to Mel Lewis‘s thoughts on the song, Follow Me. Mel Lewis: That, of course, … Continue reading →

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Steve Khan on Tony Williams’s “Emergency!”

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Scott K Fish

Steve Khan: This is Emergency!, right? An important record. It captured a feeling about that particular time, when our music was about to take a great change. It’s a five-star record; the only thing unfortunate about it, considering how recording … Continue reading →

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Emily Remler: There’s A Lot of Humor Missing

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Scott K Fish

“There’s a lot of humor missing, I think, from some of the younger players today.” Source: “Emily Remler, Life After Wes,” by Julie Coryell, Down Beat, May 1985.

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Mike Bloomfield: Message to Promising Guitarists

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Mike Bloomfield brought me hours and hours of musical joy and education — especially when I was in high school — as a member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Electric Flag, and other musical situations. Bloomfield’s advice … Continue reading →

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