Frescaz, Ruben 2021-06-29
In Ruben Frescaz’s second interview, he continues to discuss his career in music. Frescaz delves deeper into his father’s drum playing and how Frescaz learned to play the drums. He discusses early bands he played with and band members that he remembered playing with. Frescaz recalls what the Albuquerque music scene was like while he was living there, and some of the more famous or well-known musicians. The interview closes with Frescaz explaining what Clave is, and how important flow, rhythm, and movement are in music.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ruben Frescaz
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 29, 2021
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 02:19:07 (2 hour 19 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction; his father’s music; His father’s retirement; Finding band members through talent shows; The band he played with when he first moved to Albuquerque; Albuquerque music scene; Other successful musicians he knows; Getting interested in golf; playing in a club after a round of golf; Lubbock musicians; Supporting his family; Being an older musician; technology; Clave rhythm
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
Related Interview: Frescaz, Ruben 2021-06-14
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