Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Sherlock Holmes on the Power of Music

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In Arthur Conan Doyle’s story The Cardboard Box, it transpires that Sherlock Holmes owns and plays a violin made by Antonio Stradivarius himself. Sherlock Holmes: “Do you remember what Darwin says about music? He claims that the power of … Continue reading →

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Discovering Buford Oliver

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Listening this morning to tenor saxophonist Don Byas‘s CD Riffin’ and Jivin’. Mr. Byas is one of those great musicians I haven’t listened to much. Last night, combing through a large box of my CD’s, I came across … Continue reading →

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Herbie Hancock: How I Became Friends with Tony Williams

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I received a copy of Herbie Hancock’s autobiography, “Possibilities,” for Christmas. It is a great read. Here’s a segment, in Herbie’s own words, on how he first met Tony Williams. Herbie Hancock: Tony had just turned seventeen, but…he … Continue reading →

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Ringo Starr’s New Album, Tour

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Scott K Fish

musictimes.com/ Ringo Starr’s New Album is Finished, Beatles Drummer Hints at Spring Tour The drummer was elated when news broke that he would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “It means recognition. And it means, finally, the … Continue reading →

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Composer Alec Wilder on Pianist Ellis Larkins

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I am familiar with composer Alec Wilder and pianist Ellis Larkins. Through the writings of pianist Marian McPartland, and, I think, other sources, I’m also somewhat aware of Mr. Wilder’s command of the English language, and of his … Continue reading →

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