Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Roy Haynes: Beautiful Brushwork

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Stan Getz collaboration with composer and arranger Eddie Sauter recorded in 1961. One of my longstanding “go to” albums,  Focus is beautiful music with some great Roy Haynes drumming. Check out Roy’s brushwork — his musicianship — on I’m … Continue reading →

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Finding Michael Shrieve’s Press Kit

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I have fond memories of the time I spent with Michael Shrieve putting together his Modern Drummer interview. Of all of the drummers I interviewed, Mike Shrieve was immersed in the most varied aspects of drumming. Really, he … Continue reading →

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Cozy Cole: Chicken One Day, Feathers the Next

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Cozy Cole was a marvelous drummer. My introduction to his playing was through a CBS imported album I owned called something like, The New York Jazz Scene. It was a collection of late Swing, early BeBop recordings. Cab … Continue reading →

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Tommy Aldridge Sonor Ad 1976

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: These days Tommy Aldridge is endorsing Yamaha. I interviewed Tommy for Modern Drummer when he was with Ozzy Osbourne. A very nice guy. Tommy was an intuitive player. That is, he played very, very well — by instinct. … Continue reading →

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Meet Don Lamond: Studio Man Supreme (1958)

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From the March 20, 1958 Down Beat. Interview by Editor Don DeMichael. There may be other Don Lamond interviews, but I can’t remember seeing any. This piece cites interesting history. I knew Lamond played in Woody Herman‘s band. I … Continue reading →

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