Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

One Hour with Art Blakey at Ronnie Scott’s

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Researching on the web I found this one-hour Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers set at Ronnie Scott’s. Although I’m familiar with some of the band members from other Blakey incarnations and the musicians’ solo albums, I’m new … Continue reading →

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Bill Evans Trio with Philly Joe Jones Live Umbria Jazz 1978

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Paul Motian, Larry Bunker, Jack DeJohnette, Marty Morrell, Joe LaBarbera — pianist Bill Evans’s trios were home to some amazing drummers. As interesting, Evans’s drummers sounded different from each other. For my ears, the proof of that theory … Continue reading →

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Bill Maxwell – On Becoming a Grammy Winning Producer

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Andrae Crouch, The Winans, Freddie Hubbard, Koinonia — Bill Maxwell’s work as drummer and producer is among the best. Bill first came to my attention through my ears in 1981. No pre-judging on my part. Introducing The Winans … Continue reading →

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Philly Joe Jones with Bill Evans

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A thank you to “Jazz Video Guy” Bret Primack for this new to me clip of Philly Joe Jones as a member of Bill Evans’s Trio. Instructive! The video work on Philly Joe gives us several good moments … Continue reading →

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Simon Kirke – Drum Practice Routines 1983

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s the backstory to this Simon Kirke excerpt. In this excerpt Simon talks about his favorite drum practice routines. He also tells us he does not record with a click track, and he tends to play behind the … Continue reading →

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