Tag Archives: Ludwig

Roy Haynes: Boston Jazz Society Tribute 1978

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The Boston Jazz Society, Inc.’s A Tribute to Percussionist Roy Haynes is a 12-page program I found among my boxes of drum memorabilia. I don’t remember how I got the Haynes program. Terri Lyne Carrington‘s father, Sonny Carrington, … Continue reading →

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Gadd’s Famous Zildjian, Yamaha, Ludwig Ad

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I had not seen this Zildjian Steve Gadd advertisement in many years. But a couple of weeks ago, I noticed the ad on the back cover of Modern Drummer‘s October 1981 issue – and I smiled. Zildjian used … Continue reading →

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Max Roach: A Favorite Photo of a Favorite Drummer

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A favorite photo of a favorite drummer, Max Roach, from the March 22, 1979 Down Beat. Max looks so c-o-o-l in this shot. That said, I never quite understood Ludwig‘s “At last! Matching heads” campaign. — end —

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Jimmy Madison: We Were Like Joe Morello’s Mascots

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In August of last year I posted The Day Jimmy Madison Rescued Joe Morello. I remembered Jimmy Madison telling that story and I wanted to share it. Yesterday I found the transcript of my interview with Jimmy Madison. … Continue reading →

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Ed Thigpen’s Photo Worth 1,000 Words

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My introduction to Ed Thigpen was the Oscar Peterson Trio’s Affinity album. This Ludwig drum ad was a favorite too. Pre-internet, it was the best view I had of the drum setup Ed Thigpen used to make his … Continue reading →

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