Tag Archives: Thelonious Monk

Frankie Dunlop Interview Pt 1 of 7

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE -I am making available my full interview, no edits, with Frankie Dunlop. The interview took place in 1984 in two sessions. The first session, on October 16, 1984, was at my former in-law’s NYC apartment. The December 13, … Continue reading →

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Keith Copeland – Jazz Drummers Who Influenced Me and Why

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I rediscovered my Keith Copeland interview transcript in July 2015. Keith and I spoke over dinner at a Centre Island, NY restaurant. I have forgotten the restaurant name. Neither do I remember how this interview came to pass. … Continue reading →

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Unreleased Frankie Dunlop with Monk Quartet 1963

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Wow! Unreleased Monk with Frankie Dunlop on drums. Live! Thank you, Gearbox Records. I bought an MP3 copy of this last night. Frankie, as always, plays great. His drum sound is deep, wide open. Don’t miss it. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Chico Hamilton on Thelonious Monk

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Scott K Fish

“My favorite explanation of why [Thelonious] Monk’s playing was ground-breaking came from Chico Hamilton: ‘Man, I have played with piano players who play with all the white keys. I have played with piano players who have played with all the … Continue reading →

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Monk’s Cure for Drummers Who Won’t Keep Good Time

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One of my most memorable drummer interview stories: Thelonious Monk’s cure for drummer’s who can’t keep time. This is from Paul Motian‘s 1980 interview. If I can locate Paul’s telling of this story on tape I will digitize … Continue reading →

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