Tag Archives: Drummer

Maybe That’s What Gene Krupa Was Talking About

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Gene Krupa said, in an interview I read decades ago, that he learned from the great “black drummers” the difference in playing drums leading with the right hand or the left hand. A change in sound, Krupa said. The way he spoke … Continue reading →

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Pete LaRoca: The Classic Drum Solo

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

My early 1970’s introduction to Jackie McLean’s New Soil (recorded 1959) was through a brand new cut-out LP from a store in Davenport, Iowa. It’s a great album by great musicians: Jackie McLean (alto sax), Donald Byrd (trumpet), Walter Davis, … Continue reading →

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John Vidacovich: Melodic Rhythm

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Vidacovich a NOLA drum master POSTED 6:35 PM, AUGUST 31, 2015, BY LBJ NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)- Drummer and music educator Johnny Vidacovich’s name is in every conversation concerning the best of New Orleans drummers. Vidacovich…took lessons and credits his early growth … Continue reading →

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Christian McBride: What I Look for In a Drummer

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Scott K Fish

http://www.npr.org All About That Bass, But Give The Drummer Some AUGUST 28, 2015 5:39 PM ET Here’s a duo that’s at the foundation of music itself, but which isn’t always noticed: the musical interplay between the bass and the drum. … Continue reading →

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Keith Copeland: Characteristics of a Winner Drum Student

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is the second segment I’ve posted here from my early 1980’s interview with Keith Copeland. The back story is here.  In this part of the interview Keith and I were talking about his drum students. I asked … Continue reading →

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