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Charles McPherson – A Musician’s Scope Should be Wide

Posted on August 23, 2020 by

SKF NOTE: At age 81 Charles McPherson is still creating beautiful music. Jazz first “clicked” for me while I was listening to Charles Mingus‘s band at Newport 1970. Then I listened to everything Mingus — which included a ton of … Continue reading →

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Pre-Order Robyn Flans’s Bio of Drummer Jeff Porcaro

Posted on August 18, 2020 by

SKF NOTE: When Robyn Flans was a frequent Modern Drummer contributor, and I was Managing Editor, we worked together on several 1980s interviews — including the Ringo Starr cover story. I’m looking forward to reading Robyn’s upcoming biography of one-of-a-kind … Continue reading →

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Anniversary of Gary Chester’s Passing – August 17

Posted on August 17, 2020 by

SKF NOTE: From the Gary Chester the Drummer Facebook page. Gary was a wonderful guy and, without a doubt, an innovative drummer. Check out Gary’s Facebook page if you have not already done so. Here’s the back story on my … Continue reading →

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J.R. Mitchell – I Didn’t Want to Play Left-Handed

Posted on August 6, 2020 by

SKF NOTE: Here’s the back story on my interview with J.R. Mitchell. In this excerpt, Mr. Mitchell discusses some of the challenges left-handed drummers face. Once I on an Iowa gig I had to share my right-handed drumset with the … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Davis – The Killer Drum Roll

Posted on August 2, 2020 by

SKF NOTE: In my junior and senior high school years I had a core group of musician friends who hung out together, listened to records, attended concerts, and reshuffled ourselves into a few band configurations. Clark played piano. George played … Continue reading →

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