Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Paul Motian – Songwriter Drummer

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts described his first hearing of jazz pianist Bill Evans’s early 1960s trio as a group where no one, including drummer Paul Motian, served as timekeeper. Instead, observed Watts, he heard and felt the … Continue reading →

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How Does He Do That?

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I’ve been asked later this morning to take part in my friend Jason Carey‘s mini-documentary. My role is to talk on camera about how this blog, Life Beyond the Cymbals, came about. That is, I’m to talk about … Continue reading →

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DrummingNewsNetwork Features SKFBlog

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: DrummingNewsNetwork.com is an impressive web site where it’s hard to imagine a part of the drum world not covered. A few months ago, DrummingNewsNetwork.com owner, Paul Rogne, and I, had our first phone conversation. Two weeks ago Mr. … Continue reading →

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Close Up on Papa Jo Jones

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drum pioneer Jonathan “Papa Jo” Jones playing his signature “Caravan” drum solo in 1978. This video is brand new to me. The web has a few excellent videos of Papa Jo drum solos. This 1957 “Caravan” drum solo … Continue reading →

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Benny Benjamin’s Unbeatable Timing

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Piecing together for my History of Rock Drumming series the mystery that was Motown‘s drummers, I called Motown’s offices for help, and Brian Holland spoke with me! I didn’t ask to speak with Mr. Holland. I imagine the … Continue reading →

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