Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Tribute to Drummer Phillip Wilson

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Blues drumming developed into a fine art in the late ’40s, into the ’50s with the electric blues musicians playing and recording in Chicago, i.e. Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Chuck Berry, and Howlin’ Wolf. The … Continue reading →

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Roy Haynes: Snap Crackle Drumming

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Roy Haynes on his Gretsch drumset from the CD booklet of Roy’s 1962 classic Out of the Afternoon album. Don’t own Out of the Afternoon? There’s still time! — end —

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Tracking the Elusive Crisp Snare Drum

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: It was years and years before I found someone who could — and did — explain how to tune a snare drum to get the crisp sound of Joe Morello, Ed Thigpen, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, Max Roach … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Nothing, Tony Williams

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Tony Williams, Ron Carter, and Hank Jones (aka The Great Jazz Trio) At The Village Vanguard. Mr. Jones and Mr. Carter are trading fours with Tony Williams on 12+12, the last track on the album. I’m listening intently … Continue reading →

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Rita Moreno: You Have to Hang On To Your Sensitivity

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Rita Moreno’s words of wisdom apply also to musicians. Rita Moreno sends off grads at Berklee commencement By June Wulff GLOBE CORRESPONDENT  MAY 07, 2016 Q. With your seven decades in show business, young performers should hang on your … Continue reading →

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