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Weinberg Salutes Blaine

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: As drummer Max Weinberg points out in this April 1981 note, Hal Blaine’s Modern Drummer interview and columns really hit home with MD readers. Drummers, young and old, would write to Blaine through the magazine. MD editors would … Continue reading →

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Andy Newmark’s Lesson from Jim Gordon

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This morning I started re-listening to an Andy Newmark interview drummer Max Weinberg and I did in NYC the early 1980s. My goal is to see what, if any part of that interview can be made available here. … Continue reading →

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Keith Copeland Interview – Part 1

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Keith Copeland, jazz drummer and music educator, died in February 14, 2015. During his career Copeland played and/or recorded with Sam Jones, Billy Taylor, Johnny Griffin, Stevie Wonder, Rory Stuart, George Russell, and Hank Jones. He also led … Continue reading →

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John Robinson Zildjian Cymbal Set-up handout 198?

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I have a handful of these Zildjian Cymbal Set-Up handouts that were, I believe, meant to be used for note taking at drum clinics. I’ve already posted one for Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Smith. As of this writing … Continue reading →

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Bill Maxwell – How I Learned to Play Drums

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Andrae Crouch, The Winans, Freddie Hubbard, Koinonia — Bill Maxwell’s work as drummer and producer is among the best. Bill first came to my attention through my ears in 1981. No pre-judging on my part. Introducing The Winans … Continue reading →

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