Jazz Icons: Buddy Rich Live in '78 - Legendary Drummer's Finest Hour DVD

UPC: 824121001926

Overview

Experience the incomparable mastery of "The World's Greatest Drummer" in this historic 1978 concert filmed in Holland. This remarkable 75-minute performance captures Buddy Rich and his legendary "Killer Force" big band at their absolute peak, delivering an electrifying showcase of jazz excellence. As Quincy Jones notes in his endorsement, this release is truly "an audio-visual treasure trove of the music that changed the world."

Product Features

• Format: DVD (All Region)
• Runtime: 75 minutes
• Video: Color
• Audio: Mono, English
• Recording Location: Holland
• Recording Year: 1978
• Special Features: 20-page booklet with liner notes by Dean Pratt, foreword by Cathy Rich, rare photographs, memorabilia collage, and 1978 interview excerpt

Interesting Facts

• This concert features what Buddy Rich himself considered "the best band I ever had"
• The performance showcases acclaimed saxophonist Steve Marcus
• The DVD is part of the prestigious Jazz Icons series, featuring previously unreleased concerts from jazz legends
• "Channel One Suite" features Rich's signature drum solo, demonstrating why he earned his title as the world's greatest drummer
• The footage was beautifully transferred from original masters and had never been officially released on home video prior to this release

Track Listing

1. Ya Gotta Try
2. Little Train
3. Best Coast
4. Grand Concourse
5. 'Round Midnight
6. Birdland
7. Channel One Suite
8. Big Swing Face

Publishers

TDK Europe GmbH in association with Reelin' in the Years Productions

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