Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Do You Know What Numbers Sound Like?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When I was in school — with a couple of exceptions — I hated math. But loved drumming. The exceptions were a couple of math teachers passionate about math. Their passion transferred to me. I enjoyed their classes … Continue reading →

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Roberto Petaccia’s Rocking Motion Technique

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: September 10, 2015 I posted my 1981 Modern Drummer obituary for a terrific guy, Roberto Petaccia. I wrote in part: “The first time we heard from Roberto was through a letter: ‘My name is Roberto Petaccia and I … Continue reading →

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Gordon Lightfoot: ‘I Like Everything to Swing’

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: On April 14 I wrote about Gordon Lightfoot’s great band. Here in an April 21 newspaper story is Mr. Lightfoot himself praising his band. One other point: Gordon clearly thinks of himself as a band member. That comes … 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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Drummer Photos: A Source of Wonder and Learning

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Pre-internet, vinyl album liner notes and photographs were a valued source of information. That was especially true of jazz albums. Liner notes were almost always written by wonderful, authoritative people like Nat Hentoff, Leonard Feather, and Ralph J. … Continue reading →

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