Tag Archives: Down Beat

Max Roach: The Day Sid Catlett Died

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Max Roach was 33-years old when he did this 1958 Down Beat cover story. “I’ve always been fond of Art Blakey and Jo Jones,” [Max Roach] continues. “Blakey is a creative person. He plays with the sincerity of … Continue reading →

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Phil Collins’ Drum Equipment July 1984

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Phil Collins’ Equipment Phil Collins has several different drum kits (Gretsch, Pearl, Premier) for different occasions. On tour with Genesis, Robert Plant, and on his own tours, he uses a Gretsch set, which he is currently endorsing. (“They’ve always had … Continue reading →

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Wynton Marsalis: When I Joined Art Blakey’s Band

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Scott K Fish

“I’m embarrassed to admit it, but when I joined Art Blakey‘s band, I hadn’t even listened to Art Blakey’s records. I was just playing scales on chords – I didn’t know you were supposed to construct a solo.” Source: The … Continue reading →

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The Significance of Reader’s Polls

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I have mixed feelings about musician’s readers polls. Always have. My great dislike is when players deserving of a spot in, say, a Hall of Fame, never get it because their heyday was too long ago, or the … Continue reading →

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George Russell: Max Roach Made Me a Composer/Arranger

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Scott K Fish

“I came into music as a drummer, at 15, in 1938,” [George Russell] said. “The swing period was at its height…. I played many gigs around my home time [sic], Cincinnati, but mostly at the Cotton club. Two years later, at … Continue reading →

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