Tag Archives: Drummer

Joe Morello on Melodic Playing

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is the fifth post on this blog from my early 1980’s interview with Joe Morello. The full back story of that interview is here.  Joe Morello: When I say “melodic” playing I don’t mean you have to … Continue reading →

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Les DeMerle on The Greatest Four-Bar Drum Break Ever Recorded

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Les DeMerle‘s interview appears in the October 1984 Modern Drummer. Les was an interesting musician who maintained a good balance between the business and artistic sides of drumming. At one point during the interview I ask Les, “It’s intriguing that … Continue reading →

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What Does Your Name Sound Like as a Drum Beat?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Ever wonder what your name sounds like as a drum beat? Now, thanks to designer, Kyle Stetz, you can find out using Typedrummer on your computer. Here’s what “Scott K Fish” sounds like as a drum beat. This may open … Continue reading →

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The Best Drum Solo Nobody Heard

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My 5/2 post, “The Top Secret Drum Method,” in which a drummer fears someone stealing his ideas, prompted a wonderful reply from my friend, Rick Mattingly, former Modern Drummer Features Editor. Rick is correct. I not at MD … 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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