Tag Archives: Modern Drummer

John Von Ohlen: Some Best Moments in Drumming Have Been the Simplest

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Indianapolis music teacher Bob Phillips, who John Von Ohlen mentions in this post, is, John says, “the guy who really taught me music.” Mr. Phillips and the back story to this 1985 Modern Drummer interview are explained here. … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gruber: In the Final Analysis, You Are the Instrument

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I post this, with hesitation, because it is a glimpse at Freddie Gruber as drum teacher. As such, it probably belongs in the public square. But it doesn’t show my drumming skill in the best light. Oh well. … Continue reading →

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Ed Soph: I Got Blown Out by Krupa, Not Buddy

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The back story to this Ed Soph interview is posted here. Scott K Fish: When did you first hear Buddy Rich? Ed Soph: At a Jazz at the Philharmonic concert. Buddy, Gene Krupa, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald. I … Continue reading →

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Ed Soph on Intuitive Communicating with Music

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The circumstances of this Ed Soph interview are posted here.  Our exchange in this post involves two instances where musical communication is precise as verbal communication. I experienced it. Ed Soph experienced it. Such instances are rare in … Continue reading →

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Frankie Dunlop: All The Geniuses are Like That

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The background on this Frankie Dunlop interview is posted here. Most of Frankie’s published comments, rightly so, are about his work with Thelonious Monk. Here Frankie is sharing words of wisdom about Charles Mingus. Frankie Dunlop: I said … Continue reading →

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