Tag Archives: Drummer

Elvin Jones: The Subtleties of Timekeeping

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Herb Nolan’s 1977 Elvin Jones interview is loaded with wisdom and insight. Thank you, Down Beat, for making the entire interview available online. What Elvin says here about keeping time is among my favorites from Mr. Nolan’s piece. … Continue reading →

Posted in SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

3D Printer Drumset? Cool! But, How Does It Sound?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The technology here is fascinating. I emailed 3DPrint.com, however, asking if online readers can have a chance to hear Mr. Szydlowski’s drums. Not sure why the film editor ends this video at the exact moment the listener expects … Continue reading →

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

First Time Willie Meets Paul

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In his new autobiography, “It’s A Long Story: My Life,” Willie Nelson tells how he and longtime drummer, Paul English, first met. Willie was in radio station KCNC with guitarist Oliver English, Paul’s brother, who was, writes Willie, … Continue reading →

Posted in SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Women Healing, Drumming in a Safe Place

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Scott K Fish

PULLMAN & ROSELAND – Health & Wellness Can Drumming Help Women in Roseland Heal? By Andrea V. Watson | June 8, 2015 5:08am @andreavwatson12 ROSELAND — Oroki Rice wants women that are hurting in her community to know: You have a … Continue reading →

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

Ed Soph: I Got Blown Out by Krupa, Not Buddy

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The back story to this Ed Soph interview is posted here. Scott K Fish: When did you first hear Buddy Rich? Ed Soph: At a Jazz at the Philharmonic concert. Buddy, Gene Krupa, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald. I … Continue reading →

Posted in SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment