Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Max Roach – “Tears For Johannesburg and Triptych”

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A 1960s clip of the pioneering Max Roach. Thank you to 3rd Street Jazz for the original post.

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Gifts from Unknown Drummers

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Yesterday I bought Wes Montgomery’s “One Night in Indy” MP3 album. The personnel on the Resonance label album are: Wes Montgomery – bandleader, guitar, Eddie Higgins – piano, Walter Perkins – drum. It was the date’s “unknown musician” … Continue reading →

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Ringo Offers to Heal Max Weinberg’s Old Beatles Wound

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In the Long Island, NY newspaper, Newsday, I have a 1986 review of Max Weinberg’s appearance at the Manhattan nightclub, The Bottom Line. The event is described as: “Max Weinberg, ‘Growing Up On E Street.’ An evening of … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart – My Writing Apprenticeship

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Neil Peart is perhaps as respected as writer — lyrics and books — as much as he is respected as a drummer. Six or seven years ago, while packing all my “things” to move out of the house … Continue reading →

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Ahmad Jamal Trio 1958 – That Was a Rhythm Section

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Ahmad Jamal (piano), Israel Crosby (bass), and Vernell Fournier (drums). Man, that was a trio, a rhythm section. In the past, many years ago, I had an idea to write a magazine article about the Great Jazz Rhythm … Continue reading →

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