Tag Archives: Drummer

Scott K Fish & Paul T. Riddle Interview: Artimus Pyle

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I don’t have much to add to my written introduction to Artimus Pyle‘s Modern Drummer interview in April 1983. Paul T. Riddle as co-interviewer was great. His friendship and history with Artimus were invaluable. I’m sure Paul’s presence helped … Continue reading →

Posted in SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Scott K Fish & Paul T. Riddle Interview: Artimus Pyle

Monk, Coltrane with Shadow Wilson at Carnegie Hall: Only $5

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A beautiful recording of jazz masters playing beautiful music. Shadow Wilson on drums. On sale at Amazon.com in MP3 format for only $5.00. Limited time offer.

Posted in Drum/Music News | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gene Krupa Looks at Today’s Drummers (1958)

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One more insightful, brief Down Beat interview. This one by the magazine’s East Coast Editor Dom Cerulli with Gene Krupa for the March 20, 1958 issue. In my lifetime I acquired two large stacks of old Down Beat … Continue reading →

Posted in SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Scott K Fish Interview: Gary Chester

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Looking at this interview last night for the first time in probably 30 years, I am surprised to see Gary Chester’s feature interview fourth in line in the April 1983 Modern Drummer, behind Jack DeJohnette, Artimus Pyle, and The … Continue reading →

Posted in SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

Scott K Fish Interview: Willie Nelson’s Drummer Paul English

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: If you’re reading this interview, chances are you know Paul English is Willie Nelson‘s longtime friend and drummer. This was a phone interview, but I did get to meet Paul a short time later when Willie performed at Town … Continue reading →

Posted in SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Scott K Fish Interview: Willie Nelson’s Drummer Paul English