Tag Archives: Drummer

Finding Art Blakey

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My first memory of Art Blakey is in the early 1970’s when I was working at Sam Goody’s record store in Huntington, NY. Sam Goody’s was a great place to learn about jazz, rock, and classical music. Store … Continue reading →

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Dream Stealers and Drummers

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Something inside us, often when we’re very young kids, tells us, “Play drums!” We know at that moment what we’re supposed to do in life. We may not know if we’ll be performers, teachers, inventors, manufacturers. But we know, beyond … Continue reading →

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One Door Closes, Another Opens

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In April 2014, when the time was right for me to start writing again about drummers and drumming, I expected to find changed, but vibrant, freelance writing opportunities. To be clear: when I stopped looking for those writing … Continue reading →

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‘The World’s Greatest Drummer is Louis Bellson’

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My Uncle Bob, older brother Craig, and I are standing in the dirt driveway at Charles R. Fish Nurseries, 39 School Street, Auburn, Massachusetts. I’m maybe 10 years old. Craig is one-and-a-half years older. The sun is shining … Continue reading →

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Billy Cobham: My Concept is My Own

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A glimpse at Billy Cobham’s drumming concepts 41 years ago in Different Drummer magazine. Billy Cobham: My concept is my own, my personality is my own. Dynamics enhance my playing and gives a lot of contrast to the … Continue reading →

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