Buddy Rich - That's Rich! / Legends Of Jazz Audio CD 2003 / 18014-2

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Bernard "Buddy" Rich (September 30, 1917 – April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He is considered one of the most influential drummers of all time.

Rich was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He discovered his affinity for jazz music at a young age and began drumming at the age of 2. He began playing jazz in 1937, working with acts such as Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, and Harry James. From 1942 to 1944, Rich served in the U.S. Marines. From 1945 to 1948, he led the Buddy Rich Orchestra. In 1966, he recorded a big-band style arrangement of songs from West Side Story. He found lasting success in 1966 with the formation of the Buddy Rich Big Band, also billed as the Buddy Rich Band and The Big Band Machine.

Rich was known for his virtuoso technique, power, and speed. He was an advocate of the traditional grip, though he occasionally used match grip when playing the toms. Despite his commercial success and musical talent, Rich never learned how to read sheet music, preferring to listen to drum parts and play them from memory.

Tracklist:

1.  HIGH ON AN OPEN MIKE   7:57

2.  DONNA LEE   4:35

3.  WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE   3:37

4.  QUIET RIOT   4:09

5.  I'LL NEVER BETHE SAME   3:11

6.  HOT STRING BEANS   2:58

7.  NEAL'S DEAL   2:45

8.  YOUR FATHER'S MOUSTACHE   3:40

9.  ONE O'CLOCK JUMP   3:20

10. ENCORE   3:11

11. BLUE SKIES   4:08

12. I'VE GOT NEWS FOR YOU   2:43

13. A MAN COULD BE A WONDERFUL THING   3:13

14. GOOD BAIT   2:51

15. JUST YOU, JUST ME   2:58

16. I BELIEVE   2:12

17. LITTLE WHITE LIES   2:51

18. THAT'S RICH   3:13