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Scott K Fish: Innovators of Jazz Drumset: Pt 1 of 2

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1994, my friend and former Modern Drummer colleague, Rick Mattingly, was on staff at the Percussive Arts Society’s magazine, Percussive Notes. Rick asked if I would expand on and take a slightly different tack on a subject … Continue reading →

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Tony Williams – Why I Play the Way I Do

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This segment is from a good interview by Vernon Gibbs called, Tony Williams: Report On A Musical Lifetime, in the January 29, 1976 Down Beat. I am unable to find the full interview online. Vernon Gibbs: What was … Continue reading →

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Art Blakey Gretsch Ad 1958

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A beautiful photo of Art Blakey and his Gretsch drumset taken by photographer extraordinaire Chuck Stewart. This was the inside front cover of Down Beat‘s March 6, 1958 issue.

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Joe Vitale: My Job is to Direct the Dynamics

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Drummer Joe Vitale Reflects on Collaborating with Classic Rocker Joe Walsh Concert Preview Posted By Matt Wardlaw on Sat, Sep 12, 2015 at 10:31 am Joe Vitale: “I started out with jazz guys and jazz guys used to drive big … Continue reading →

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Charter School Drum Teacher: Each Child a Gift, a Joy

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Whitewater teacher drums up fellowship Edwin Scherzer | September 13, 2015 “I have a passion for working with children; each one truly is a gift and a joy in my life,” [Christine] Hayes said. Hayes is…past president of the Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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