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Jazz in Unlikely Places

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Jazz music and names of jazz greats appear in unlikely places. Here’s an excerpt I highlighted from a book about brave war photojournalist Dickey Chapelle. She worked at the battle front in WW II, Korea, and Vietnam, where … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart’s ‘High-Tech Universe’

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a screenshot from a letter from Neil Peart I found last week combing through a box of assorted papers. Written from Toronto on October 25, 1986 on Neil’s “new Macintosh computer,” this snippet has Neil sharing … Continue reading →

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Petaccia – Rock Big Band Drumming

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Roberto Petaccia is probably best known for his drumming with Maynard Ferguson’s big band. The first time we heard from Roberto Petaccia at “Modern Drummer” magazine was through a letter: “My name is Roberto Petaccia and I am … Continue reading →

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Philly Joe’s Photo Lesson

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Music photographer Charles “Chuck” Stewart shot a series of full-page black-and-white Gretsch drums magazine ads featuring some of the legendary jazz drummers of the 1950s-1960s. These Gretsch ads remain favorites among drummers-including me. Most of my copies of … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart 1984 Interview and Back Story

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Jason Carey, owner of JJC Photographic and and excellent musician, asked if I was interested in talking on camera about my interview with Neil Peart for Modern Drummer‘s 1984 cover story. Jason’s idea was an opportunity to address … Continue reading →

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