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Neil Peart Freewheeling Conversation – August 1989

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE – In August 1989, Neil Peart invited Scott K Fish to his Toronto home to, in part, conduct a Blindfold Test for a new percussion magazine that never saw the light of day. Following the Blindfold Test, the … Continue reading →

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Joe Cusatis: West Side Story Brilliance

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The Peter Nero Trio’s “West Side Story” medley is sheer musical brilliance. Anyone should be able to appreciate it, but that is especially true for musicians who have worked to create new arrangements and sounds while working in … Continue reading →

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Audio Samples: Peart’s 1989 Freewheeling Conversation

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Sometime this week I will post Part 1 of a conversation I had with Neil Peart on August 21, 1989. It may actually have been a two-day conversation. And to be as precise as possible, ours were several … Continue reading →

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Morello – Concerto for Jazz Drums and Orchestra

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Let me say upfront I do not own the copyright to this album track. If the copyright owner asks me to remove it, I will. Concerto for Jazz Drums and Orchestra is a brilliant performance by Joe Morello … Continue reading →

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Reopening My Eyes and Ears

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My friend, Jason, started a guitar player YouTube channel. As his schedule permits, Jason puts together a comprehensive video, a “how to play” the guitar part, on songs of his choosing. Recently, Jason’s posted a video guitar lesson … Continue reading →

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