Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Freddie Gruber on Record

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The late drummer Freddie Gruber is known by many drummers, including me, as an exemplary teacher. Other drummers, however, say Freddie is full of hot air, a charlatan, who has somehow put a spell on Neil Peart, Buddy … Continue reading →

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How Freddie Gruber Helped Me

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I’ve mentioned before in my writings that Freddie Gruber, when I interviewed him, helped me overcome a bad drumming habit I had developed. A few people have asked me to talk about how Freddie helped me. I’ll do … Continue reading →

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Haunted for 52 Years by NRBQ

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: How some music sticks with me, even when I’ve not heard it in decades, I find curious. Two days ago I bought the digital format of NRBQ’s first album. I owned a vinyl copy of the album when … Continue reading →

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Yo-Yo Ma – Several Different Ways to Practice

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Scott K Fish

Life’s Work: An Interview with Yo-Yo Maby Alison BeardFrom the Harvard Business Review Magazine (June 2016) Q. Did that involve a lot of practice on top of your natural talent? Yo-Yo Ma. What allowed me to practice very little was … Continue reading →

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Newly Released – ‘A Love Supreme’ Live in Seattle

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Elvin Jones is the sole drummer on this date. Not to look this gift horse in the mouth, but I’m a bit disappointed this date is the Coltrane Quartet expanded. Keeping an open mind and ears and looking … Continue reading →

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