Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Paul Motian: Time is There All the Time

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My first awareness of Paul Motian — which might be different from when I first heard Paul Motian — was the opening song, Victoria, on his 1974 album Tribute. This haunting, beautiful song written by Paul Motian, is … Continue reading →

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Vinnie Ruggiero’s Drum Method Book Available

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Jon McCaslin posted some wonderful news recently on his Four On The Floor blog. Vinnie Ruggiero’s handwritten jazz drumming method book is now available thanks to Vinnie’s son. Since the early 1980’s I have personally heard stories about … Continue reading →

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American Revolution: Wet Drumheads Saved Lives

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: An interesting news report. I learned new information and concepts on the use of drums during the American Revolution. The idea of “hearing” history, of drums as communications technology, and of wet calfskin drumheads saving lives. Drums of … Continue reading →

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Max Roach: A Favorite Photo of a Favorite Drummer

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A favorite photo of a favorite drummer, Max Roach, from the March 22, 1979 Down Beat. Max looks so c-o-o-l in this shot. That said, I never quite understood Ludwig‘s “At last! Matching heads” campaign. — end —

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Fred Gruber on Dave Tough: ‘I Have a Great Love for this Man’

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Excerpted from my interview with Freddie Gruber in late 1983 or early 1984. This is an instance where I recommended a drummer have a feature interview and the rest of the Modern Drummer editorial staff outvoted me. That … Continue reading →

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