Tag Archives: Drummer

Discovering Buford Oliver

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Listening this morning to tenor saxophonist Don Byas‘s CD Riffin’ and Jivin’. Mr. Byas is one of those great musicians I haven’t listened to much. Last night, combing through a large box of my CD’s, I came across … Continue reading →

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Herbie Hancock: How I Became Friends with Tony Williams

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I received a copy of Herbie Hancock’s autobiography, “Possibilities,” for Christmas. It is a great read. Here’s a segment, in Herbie’s own words, on how he first met Tony Williams. Herbie Hancock: Tony had just turned seventeen, but…he … Continue reading →

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Ringo Starr’s New Album, Tour

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Scott K Fish

musictimes.com/ Ringo Starr’s New Album is Finished, Beatles Drummer Hints at Spring Tour The drummer was elated when news broke that he would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “It means recognition. And it means, finally, the … 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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Ed Mendel: Creating Drums From Ancient Sunken Timber

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Scott K Fish

The Gainesville Sun – Business Profile Marching to the beat of a different drum Ed Mendel creates drums from timber recovered from local rivers By Carl McKinney, Correspondent, Sunday, 12/21/14 Ed Mendel started building drum kits when his business building houses slowed … Continue reading →

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