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Tag Archives: Max Roach
Max Roach and Steve Gadd
SKF NOTE: Yesterday I remembered an early 1980s phone conversation I had with Max Roach. I couldn’t remember why Mr. Roach and I had the conversation. But this morning I can fill in the blanks. I was still Modern Drummer’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Max Roach, Modern Drummer, Philly Joe Jones, Scott K Fish, SKFBlog, Steve Gadd
Start with Curiosity
SKF NOTE: The first time a kid with the desire to learn picks up a pair of drumsticks and starts playing the most basic rhythm, he or she has the opportunity to learn from all other drummers present and past. … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby Dodds, Gene Krupa, Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones
The Beat Changes the Entire Style
SKF: Researching for my History of Rock Drumming series, Robert Palmer’s book, Deep Blues: A Musical and Cultural History of the Mississippi Delta, was quite helpful. This morning, leafing through a few pages from Deep Blues I had photocopied in … Continue reading
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Tagged beat, Blues, Deep Blues, Max Roach, Muddy Waters, Robert Palmer, SKFBlog, Willie Dixon
Alan Dawson: Innovator vs Innovative
SKF NOTE: In 1985, Alan Dawson invited me to his Massachusetts home for this interview, part of which was included in Modern Drummer‘s 10th Anniversary issue January 1986. As time allows I am converting portions of the Mr. Dawson’s interview … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Dawson, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Modern Drummer, Papa Jo Jones, Roy Haynes, Scott K Fish, SKFBlog, Tony Williams
Between Beginner and Buddy Rich
SKF NOTE: This 1958 photo of Chico Hamilton brings back memories of a turning point in my learning to be a jazz drummer. The first two jazz drummers I noticed, who really grabbed my attention, were Gene Krupa and Buddy … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddy Rich, Chico Hamilton, Chuck Stewart, Gene Krupa, Max Roach, service drummers, SKF Blog
Max Roach: Every Drummer Should Play a Melodic Instrument
SKF NOTE: This exchange with Max Roach took place on July 15, 1981 at his home in Connecticut. The back story is posted here. I asked Mr. Roach if he thought musicians should be aware of the business side of … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Cobham, Max Roach, SKF Blog, Tony Williams
Frankie Dunlop: Max Roach Took Me Under His Wing
SKF NOTE: Prior to interviewing Frankie Dunlop, Mel Lewis told me he thought Frankie, when he first came to New York City, had studied with Max Roach. This interview excerpt is Frankie’s response to what Mel Lewis said.
