Tag Archives: Drummer

Would Today’s Music Make Me Want to Be a Drummer? Part 2

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

I posted my previous thread, Would Today’s Music Make Me Want to Be a Drummer?, on two favorite drum forums: DrumForum.org and Drummerworld.com. Interesting, thoughtful responses. Conclusion: I am not alone. Some forum readers said, no, they would not be … Continue reading →

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Scott K Fish: Would Today’s Music Make Me Want to Be a Drummer?

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

I rarely listen to my car radio. Music? I plug in my MP3 player. Audiobooks and podcasts? I plug in my MP3 player. For three days this week I am driving to Florida with Eileen, in Eileen’s car, and she … Continue reading →

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Daniel Freedman: It’s Always Been Hard Being a Jazz Musician

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Quest to make drum set not sound like one By ROBIN CAUDELL Press-Republican | Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 5:20 pm UPPER JAY/WHALLONSBURG — Daniel Freedman absorbed the art of drumming from the hands of masters, so it’s little wonder he’s … Continue reading →

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Chick Corea on Evolution of the ‘Friends’ Album

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Chick Corea: The evolution of that album [Friends] is simple. It felt so good playing with Eddie Gomez, Steve Gadd, and Joe Farrell on The Mad Hatter that I suggested we do something together — not elaborate, no arrangments. It … Continue reading →

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Tony Williams ‘Down Beat’ Interview: 1970

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A “unique” 1970 Tony Williams interview from Pat Cox, indeed. I’m unable to find this interview online. I do see it cited online in books. Also, I’m including the full-page ads from Tony’s record company and Gretsch drums … Continue reading →

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