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When Jazz Was Played by ‘Routine’ Musicians

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I still find great value in reading biographies and autobiographies of past jazz masters, including those musicians who were at the beginning of jazz. Danny Barker is such a musician. I bought his book, A Life in Jazz … Continue reading →

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Ed Soph: Learning Opportunities? Times Have Changed (1985)

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is another excerpt from my 1985 Ed Soph interview. The back story is posted here. Ed makes several notable points here about the passing of opportunities for young drummers to study great players in club settings. Of … Continue reading →

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Ray Davies: Happy Mistakes That Make a Band Unique

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Last year I read and very much enjoyed Ray Davies’s autobiography, Americana: The Kinks, the Riff, the Road: The Story. The book tells the stories of Ray Davies rebuilding his life, musical and personal, post-The Kinks. In this … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart – I Was Just Trying to Play in the Big Leagues (1986)

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s Neil Peart in 1986 answering my questions about his influence on drummers. Here’s the back story to our interview which appeared, in part, in Modern Drummer’s 10th Anniversary Issue. Scott K Fish: Ten years ago you’d been … Continue reading →

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Musical Trio Drumming of Gene Krupa in 1945

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I love Gene Krupa’s playing in all settings, but I hold a special place in my heart for his small group drumming. Here’s a familiar swing era tune, “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” with very musical playing by Krupa … Continue reading →

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