Tag Archives: Down Beat

Tony Williams ‘Down Beat’ Interview: 1970

SKF NOTE: A “unique” 1970 Tony Williams interview from Pat Cox, indeed. I’m unable to find this interview online. I do see it cited online in books. Also, I’m including the full-page ads from Tony’s record company and Gretsch drums … Continue reading

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Billy Cobham Obscure Endorsement Ads 1972, 1976

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Brian Auger: That Ain’t Miles to Me!

SKF NOTE: Yesterday, Brian Auger‘s statement below caught my eye. I confess I’m not familiar with Brian Auger’s music. Yes, I remember his name while growing up. But I never bought his music. Apparently, neither did any of my circle of musician … Continue reading

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Pat LaBarbera: Buddy Rich Makes Me Want to Play

Pat LaBarbera: I like to play with Buddy because he builds a fire in me. He makes me want to play. When he says that he wants to stretch out a tune, he really plays behind you. A lot of … Continue reading

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Ramsey Lewis: How I Decided to Record ‘The In Crowd’

SKF NOTE: Thank you, Mike Bourne, for having Ramsey Lewis tell the back story to his Grammy Award winning song, The In Crowd. We never know what chance meetings might lead to. The Ramsey Lewis Trio drummer at this time … Continue reading

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