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Drummers Over-Publicized, Over-Featured, Over-Praised?

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From Down Beat‘s March 20, 1958 issue comes this brief history of jazz drummers; an excerpt from Leonard Feather‘s The Book of Jazz. Feather was a prolific jazz writer, perhaps best known for his Encyclopedia of Jazz. Through … Continue reading →

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Who Are These Camco Guys? Old Dog, New Tricks

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This was an instructive lesson. Leafing through the July 7, 1962 Down Beat I came across this Camco drum ad. The only name I recognized was Norm Jeffries. And, I admit, I couldn’t tell you off the top … Continue reading →

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Sid Catlett: Delicacy as Powerful as a Bomb

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Whitney Balliett‘s interesting book can be read at any time, starting on any page. There’s almost always at least one tidbit of historical significance on every page. Of course, drummers can learn a great deal about drumming from other … Continue reading →

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Phil Gould: The Secrets of Groove

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer Phil Gould offers lots of common sense advise in this interview. I’m going to file this piece away for future reference. The YouTube insertions are mine, not part of the original interview. Drummer Phil Gould explains the … Continue reading →

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Alan Dawson and The Great Band That Got Away

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: What a band! I read recently these four compatriots never performed together live. What a shame. Four great players. A showcase for Alan Dawson. This was the first time I heard the side of Alan Dawson that influenced … Continue reading →

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