Tag Archives: Jazz

The Fish-Richmond No-Show

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My high school friend and guitarist, Jimmy Weisbin, was listening to Charles Mingus’s classic “Mingus Ah Um” album on the Ralph Family stereo. Neil Ralph was another high school musician friend. His parents’ home in Centerport, NY was … Continue reading →

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Cindy McGuirl – Preserving Paul Motian’s Legacy

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer/bandleader/composer Paul Motian was one of my first feature interviews for Modern Drummer. His interview appeared in the April-May 1980 MD. I loved his songwriting and I liked his playing jazz drums without the traditional ding-ding-ding cymbal beat. … Continue reading →

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Drummers, Not Drums

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: While musician Jim Gordon was serving time in prison, he was said to have all of his musical gear used during his career locked in storage. Some months after Gordon’s death an acquaintance called me at home. “Do … Continue reading →

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The Jazz Network Worldwide

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Jazz promoter JaiJai Jackson provides a real service to jazz musicians, including drummers, with her Jazz Network Worldwide and her Not Just Jazz Network. Jackson comes from an esteemed musical family. Legendary jazz bassist Chubby Jackson is her … Continue reading →

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George Benson on Motown’s Jazz Musicians

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A music history lesson from guitarist/singer George Benson. He’s absolutely correct about Motown’s now famous studio jazz musicians. I was surprised at first to learn how many rock musicians of the 40s and 50s were either jazz musicians, … Continue reading →

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