Tag Archives: Down Beat

Mike Mitchell: I’m Still Searching

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Interviews Dallas’ Mike Mitchell is a Jazz Drumming Prodigy By Jeremy Hallock – Tue., Jan. 13 2015 at 9:15 AM Worldly and wise with chops and a first class music education at the age of 20, Dallas drummer Mike Mitchell is … Continue reading →

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Composer Alec Wilder on Pianist Ellis Larkins

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I am familiar with composer Alec Wilder and pianist Ellis Larkins. Through the writings of pianist Marian McPartland, and, I think, other sources, I’m also somewhat aware of Mr. Wilder’s command of the English language, and of his … Continue reading →

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A. Zildjian Hall of Fame in 1971

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A. Zildjian Hall of Famers in 1971

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Alphonse Mouzon: Weather Report Was Sort of Draining

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Alphonse Mouzon was in McCoy Tyner‘s group when he gave this interview, comparing his experience playing with Tyner and Weather Report. Tyner’s group also included Calvin Hill (bass), Sonny Fortune (reeds, flute). Mouzon was with Weather Report for … Continue reading →

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Harvey Siders: Long Drum Solos Bore Me

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here I’ve excerpted remarks about drum solos from a 1973 roundtable discussion Down Beat Contributing Editor Harvey Siders had with five drummers: Willie Bobo, Louie Bellson, Larry Bunker, Shelly Manne, and Donald Bailey. None of these wonderful players … Continue reading →

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