Tag Archives: Elvin Jones

Elvin & Miles: 18 Year Photo Mystery Solved!

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: May 19, 1961, Miles Davis and the Gil Evans Orchestra performed their legendary concert at Carnegie Hall. In 1998 Columbia/Legacy released a 2-CD package of the entire concert with extra songs not included with any earlier releases of … Continue reading →

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Taking Coltrane’s Jazz Listening Test in 7/8

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When I want to practice John Coltrane’s method of listening to jazz records; when I want to test my ear and my ability to keep time, I often turn to the song Siete Ocho from Andrew Hill’s Judgment! … Continue reading →

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Jaimoe: The Decision to Be a Pro Musician

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a small piece of a longer interview that took place on April 3, 1982 after an Elvin Jones drum clinic at Professional Percussion Center in New York City. Taking part in the interview were Max Weinberg, … Continue reading →

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Photo: Elvin Jones in NYC 1973

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Elvin Jones from the French Jazz Magazine (1973) coverage of the Newport in New York. This photo is credited to Drum Schticks.

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A Love Supreme: The Complete Masters is Coming 11/6/2015

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Scott K Fish

A Love Supreme: The Complete Masters is Coming 11/6/2015 John Coltrane and his classic quartet (Elvin Jones, Jimmy Garrison and McCoy Tyner) went into the legendary Van Gelder Studio in New Jersey and recorded A Love Supreme–the four-part suite that … Continue reading →

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