Tag Archives: SKFBlog

Staying Sane as a Drummer

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Fred Below is arguably the father of Chicago electric blues drumming. Any one who wants to know how to play drums in a Blues band needs to listen thoroughly to Fred Below. This July 9, 1982 interview was … Continue reading →

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Humbled by Mel Lewis

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: There was a time drummer-producer Paul T. Riddle and I decided to tape our phone conversations about drums and/or the music business. We both have in common love and great respect for the founding fathers of jazz drumming … Continue reading →

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Why I Stopped Writing Album Reviews

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Writing Modern Drummer music album reviews was not for me. Growing up, I enjoyed reading and learning from album reviews in music magazines, notably Down Beat. At first, reviewing albums for MD seemed a fun idea. List the … Continue reading →

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Mel Lewis’s Sage Health Advice

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Putting on a happy face on Day It-Seems-Like-Forever with (bronchitis)? Coughing until my middle-back hurts. Then coughing until my lower back hurts. Whatever this is, it’s getting better. These last two days I slept through the night. Mucinex … Continue reading →

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New Sid Catlett with Louis 1948

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Now and then someone uncovers music gold: Reels of tapes containing magical music no one knew existed. Or if someone did know, they’ve either died or forgotten the music. Recent examples, The John Coltrane Quartet’s “Both Directions at … Continue reading →

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