Tag Archives: Down Beat

Elvin Jones Gretsch Ad 1967

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a full-page ad from the November 2, 1967 issue of Down Beat.

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Shelly Manne Leedy Ad 1967

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This ad is on the inside back cover of the November 2, 1967 Down Beat. I’ve always loved this photo.

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Bobby Colomby: I Learned to Play Drums Playing Monk’s Music

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Bobby Colomby is a record producer of note. He is also an excellent drummer, best known, perhaps, as an original member of Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Bobby Colomby: …Thelonious Monk[‘s]…music to me is very personal. Whatever he plays – … Continue reading →

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Passion for Your Instrument: A Must

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Bob Brookmeyer: “Whatever instrument you play, you must have a passion for it, and you must play it passionately. Even if you aren’t good and keep making mistakes, you must have the passion.” Source: Bob Brookmeyer: Strength and Simplicity, by … Continue reading →

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Stanley Turrentine: Mystery Albums Sometimes the Best

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Stanley Turrentine: “Sometimes I’d go into the studio without knowing who was on the date. I wouldn’t know who was playing bass, drums, or whatever. No music, no nothing – we’d go right into the studio and create. And some … Continue reading →

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