Tag Archives: drum soloists

Buddy – Drums as a Musical Instrument

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I am sorting through a brown cardboard box full of papers I’ve written, and backgrounder material meant to inform my writing. My stapled photocopy of Eliot Tiegel’s Buddy Rich view is highlighted in several places with my yellow … Continue reading →

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Ed Soph – You Can’t Just Think Rhythmically

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: At 4:30 this morning I was reading a typed copy of my 1978 Ed Soph interview. Soph was always interesting to interview. Smart, curious, a strong grasp of drum history; a player who seemed always willing to re-examine … Continue reading →

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Drum Soloists vs Service Drummers

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drum soloists vs service drummers. That’s a distinction I don’t hear much about anymore. Growing up the two were discussed almost as separate career paths. Q. What do you want to do with your life? A. I want … Continue reading →

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