Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Roach and Gadd Onstage? Sorry I Missed It

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A DrumForum.org member posted an SOS regarding Max Roach. Paraphrasing, the member asked, “What’s the big deal about Max Roach? I know he’s famous. But from what I’ve seen and heard of his drumming on YouTube, I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Roach and Gadd Onstage? Sorry I Missed It

Les DeMerle – It’s Not the Notes, It’s the Rests

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: More words of wisdom from drummer/bandleader Les DeMerle. The back story to our interview is here. Scott K Fish: Is it possible for a drummer to become so technically exact and proficient that the naturalness of his playing … Continue reading →

Posted in SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Les DeMerle – It’s Not the Notes, It’s the Rests

Newly Released Monk Quartet Concert Album Coming

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer Ben Riley is in excellent form on this never before released Thelonious Monk concert, Palo Alto, slated for release in July 2020. From the reviews I’m reading, and based on this advance release of Epistrophy from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Drum/Music News | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Newly Released Monk Quartet Concert Album Coming

Step-By-Step – Alvin Stoller’s Homework Assignment

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My habit is to find an unfamiliar instrument or musical style and dig deep. Gene Krupa was the first drummer to make an impression. That led me to books. Who was Krupa? Where did he come from? How … Continue reading →

Posted in SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Step-By-Step – Alvin Stoller’s Homework Assignment

Touched by Jimmy Cobb

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: It’s funny how musical energy and communication moves, travels invisibly. Two days ago, May 23, I came across my digital copy of Miles Davis’s In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete. My Macbook Pro had … Continue reading →

Posted in Drum/Music News | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Touched by Jimmy Cobb