Tag Archives: Down Beat

Chick Corea: I Really Wanted to Connect with the World

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Chick Corea is near the top of my list of “Musicians to Dig Deep.” That is, I want to give a more thoughtful, chronological listen to his music. I’ve heard quite a bit: Chick with Mongo Santamaria, the … Continue reading →

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Bobby McFerrin: Simply Doing It

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

“I loved [Keith Jarrett’s] attitude toward the piano, just sitting down and playing, just to see what would come out. Whether it worked or didn’t work wasn’t the point. It was simply doing it.” Source: Bobby McFerrin, The Voice, by … Continue reading →

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Life After Emily Remler

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: At 9:01 a.m. on July 4, 2014, I read guitarist Emily Remler’s May 1985 Down Beat article, “Emily Remler, Life After Wes,” with Julie Coryell. I know Emily’s name, but have never heard her music. I underline several Emily quotes, … Continue reading →

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Brookmeyer: Jazz is One Human Being Talking to Others

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Bob Brookmeyer: “What you are producing should be a human sound. The metal instrument is just a thing you use. Jazz is a personal expression. A jazzman should be saying what he feels. He’s one human being talking to others, … Continue reading →

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All-Consuming Hate Kills the Artist’s Creativity

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

“’Everybody hates something!’ the angry child flings. Perhaps. Surely most men do. But the artist must love to create. He must bring love to his art if it is to live. He can hate, but if this becomes all-consuming, his … Continue reading →

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