Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

New Live Music: Papa Jo Jones with Count Basie (1938-40)

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Scott K Fish

The release of Savory Collection Vol. 2 has all the elements of my favorite jazz discoveries. At first blush we have 22 first time releases of Count Basie’s big band (1938-1940) with the exemplary rhythm section of Count Basie (piano), … Continue reading →

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Mickey Hart on Secret to Playing Well with Other Drummers

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Scott K Fish

radio.com Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart on Returning to Planet Drum He’s reissuing his classic 1991 solo album, but he also talks about playing with John Mayer, Walter Cronkite and President George H.W. Bush. December 16, 2016 10:25 AM By Brian Ives … Continue reading →

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Drummer Mickey Jones with Dylan ’66: Restoring a Legacy

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: If I were a rich man, I would certainly own and listen to the new 36-CD Bob Dylan: The 1966 Live Recordings boxed set. Bob Dylan going electric. Bob Dylan and The Band’s early collaboration — except Levon Helm. … Continue reading →

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Smokey Dacus: When I Started Playing Professionally

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is the first audio excerpt of my phone interview with William “Smokey” Dacus over 35 years ago. Smokey Dacus was the first drummer to play in a country band. Legendary bandleader Bob Wills had the idea, in … Continue reading →

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Bill Maxwell: I Used To Think Record Companies Were Crooks (1982)

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer/producer Bill Maxwell stopped by Modern Drummer on August 17, 1982 for a feature interview, published in August 1983. Andrae Crouch, The Winans, Freddie Hubbard, Koinonia — Bill Maxwell’s work as drummer and producer is among the best. I … Continue reading →

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