Tag Archives: Lee Morgan

Mickey Roker with Lee Morgan – ‘The Complete Live at the Lighthouse’ Coming Soon

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Blue Note Records has some exciting news for fans of trumpeter Lee Morgan and drummer Mickey Roker. The Complete Live at the Lighthouse session will be released this July 30. That’s 12 sets of music, including four hours … Continue reading →

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In Love with Art Blakey’s Minimalist Drumming

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Art Blakey is well-known as a powerful drummer, a great bandleader, and one of jazz’s best talent spotters. His near constant hi-hat played on beats two and four, his musical drum soloing, his press roll — these are … Continue reading →

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Triplets, a Hi-Hat, and Ears: Perfect Art Blakey

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Art Blakey shows us on the title track from Lee Morgan’s 1964 Tom Cat album, that perfect drum accompaniment doesn’t require a bazillion notes played on multiple drums and cymbals. No. Quarter note triplets, a hi-hat, and ears … Continue reading →

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