Tag Archives: Thelonious Monk

The Jazz Network Worldwide

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Jazz promoter JaiJai Jackson provides a real service to jazz musicians, including drummers, with her Jazz Network Worldwide and her Not Just Jazz Network. Jackson comes from an esteemed musical family. Legendary jazz bassist Chubby Jackson is her … Continue reading →

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NRBQ Founder – Frankie Dunlop My Fav Monk Drummer

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I came across this newspaper report yesterday. It contains a nice tip of the hat from NRBQ leader Terry Adams to the great drummer Frankie Dunlop. As far as I know, the only Frankie Dunlop feature interview in … Continue reading →

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Frankie Dunlop’s 52K Drum Lessons

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: As of this morning, YouTube analytics tells me Frankie Dunlop’s fast/slow drum lesson video has been viewed almost 52,000 times. It has 982 “Likes” and zero “Dislikes.” Also, historian Robin Kelley shared Frankie’s story in his book, “Thelonious … Continue reading →

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Playing Boring Songs Well

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: You’re a drummer working steady with a piano trio six nights a week in a club. The piano player is the leader, the main attraction. The trio has a steady repertoire the pianist updates sometimes. You like playing … Continue reading →

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Newly Released Monk Quartet Concert Album Coming

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer Ben Riley is in excellent form on this never before released Thelonious Monk concert, Palo Alto, slated for release in July 2020. From the reviews I’m reading, and based on this advance release of Epistrophy from the … Continue reading →

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