Tag Archives: Vernell Fournier

Ahmad Jamal Trio 1958 – That Was a Rhythm Section

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Ahmad Jamal (piano), Israel Crosby (bass), and Vernell Fournier (drums). Man, that was a trio, a rhythm section. In the past, many years ago, I had an idea to write a magazine article about the Great Jazz Rhythm … Continue reading →

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Earl Palmer: I Wasn’t Quite Sure What I Wanted to Do with My Life

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I had this phone conversation with Earl Palmer on February 28, 1981. This is another of my Modern Drummer History of Rock Drumming five-part series backgrounder interviews. I am so grateful to be posting these interviews for the … Continue reading →

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Daniel Freedman: It’s Always Been Hard Being a Jazz Musician

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Quest to make drum set not sound like one By ROBIN CAUDELL Press-Republican | Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 5:20 pm UPPER JAY/WHALLONSBURG — Daniel Freedman absorbed the art of drumming from the hands of masters, so it’s little wonder he’s … Continue reading →

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