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Drum Photos as Drum Lessons

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A great 1968 photo of Buddy Rich. I’ve said it before, but photos like this one were drum lessons in themselves. Especially pre-internet and when opportunities to see Buddy and other great drummers live or on tv were … Continue reading →

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Jim Chapin on Freddie Gruber’s Drumming 1949-50 (Audio)

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This recording, which I wasn’t sure I still had, is one of my favorite moments from preparing to write a profile of Freddie Guber. I came across an unmarked cassette this morning, inserted it into my tape player, … Continue reading →

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Living with Great Sounds of Unknown Drummers

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: There was a moment, after deciding in 1982, to write a History of Rock Drumming, I realized how huge a task was ahead of me. Much later, there was a moment I knew there probably would always be … Continue reading →

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Tony Williams Smiles (1983)

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A favorite shot of Tony Williams.

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Shelly Manne: Musicians Have a Great Life

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I came across Shelly Manne’s obituary a few days ago. His playing had a major impact on me — and I still get excited discovering Manne albums I missed, and Manne albums newly reissued, or available for the … Continue reading →

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