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Frank Briggs Interview – Do Your Best Always (Circa 1983)

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I recently uncovered this circa 1983 interview with drummer Frank Briggs. Edited slightly, I’ve retyped my original introduction below, followed by scans of my original transcript, complete with proofreaders marks. I don’t remember to what magazine I submitted … Continue reading →

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Thank You for Helping Drummer Jimmy Cobb

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: His daughter, Serena, has started a medical fundraiser for her father, drummer Jimmy Cobb. As of this writing they have raised $27,000 toward their goal of raising $200,000. I made a donation. The letter below is an edited … Continue reading →

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Elvin – Friendship Made the Coltrane Quartet Special

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I love Elvin Jones’s explanation of what made the Coltrane rhythm section special. And the photo here is from the booklet included with the recent Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album. “What made the Coltrane rhythm section … Continue reading →

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Leonard Cohen – Resolving Your Economic Crisis

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A memorable, funny line from one of my favorite songwriters, Leonard Cohen. At 9:41 in this interview, Mr. Cohen answers his interviewer’s question with: “In hindsight it seems to be the height of folly to resolve your economic … Continue reading →

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RIP Neil Peart – Traveling Invisible Highways

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Scott K Fish

RIP Neil Peart – Traveling Invisible HighwaysScott K. Fish, Special to the Piscataquis Observer • January 17, 2020 The news came through first at 7:12 pm; a voice message from friend Chip Stern, driving his taxi in Brooklyn, N.Y. But … Continue reading →

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