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Chip Stern – I Was Blessed to Call Ginger Baker My Friend

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Chip Stern‘s emails are always a treat and always a worthwhile learning experience. I encourage you to read Chip’s reflections on his friend, Ginger Baker. Homeward Bound: Reflections on a Musical Legacy01-01-2020 | By Chip Stern | Issue … Continue reading →

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A Larry Bunker – Steve Gadd Mind Meld?

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Two days ago Frank Godiva’s post on the Great Drummer’s Group Facebook page reminded me of a question I would love to ask Steve Gadd. Godiva’s post concerned master percussionist Larry Bunker, and showed Bunker’s The Larry Bunker … Continue reading →

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Big Sid Catlett – A Beautiful Sense of Composition

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Ruby Braff was a jazz trumpeter born in 1927 and died in 2007. Having first hand accounts from musicians who knew and worked with great drummers like Big Sid Catlett is invaluable. In Ruby Braff’s brief remembrance here, … Continue reading →

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1980s Drummers Steve Felix and Derek Blevins

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here are two more drummer photos I’m putting in the public square. Derek Blevins with Jon Butcher Axis is on the left in that band’s photo. I confess I’ve never heard much of the JBA. The Bus Boys’ … Continue reading →

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Kenny Clarke – When Technique Becomes Meaningless

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A Q&A between drummers Art Taylor and Kenny Clarke. Art Taylor: How important do you feel technique is for playing the drums? Kenny Clarke: I think any musician needs just enough technique to express himself; I don’t think … Continue reading →

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