Tag Archives: Notes and Tones

Dizzy Gillespie – We’re All Supposed to Inspire Each Other

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer Art Taylor’s Notes and Tones: Musician-to-Musician Interviews, which I bought when first published in 1977, remains an interesting read and source book. As time goes by, whenever I open “Notes and Tones,” I find something new, interesting, … Continue reading →

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Kenny Clarke: Music Comes From the Heart

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Scott K Fish

Art Taylor: How important do you feel technique is for playing the drums? Kenny Clarke: I think any musician needs just enough technique to express himself; I don’t think he should go beyond that. It becomes meaningless if it goes … Continue reading →

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Art Blakey’s Press Roll: ‘It’s the Way I Feel’

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE:  Sometimes it’s disappointing when an interviewer misses an apparent opportunity to get a more in-depth answer. No doubt Art Blakey had one of the world’s great press rolls. Anytime a musician has a trademark style it’s always nice … Continue reading →

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