Buddy Rich

Buddy Rich - Live in '78 (Jazz Icons)

With his fiery polyrhythms and large-than-life persona, Buddy Rich was the last of the big-band drummers. This blistering 75-minute date from Holland (in 1978) features Rich's Killer Force ensemble (named after a Clint Eastwood movie). With saxophonists Steve Marcus and Gary Pribeck, trumpeter Mike McGovern, and trombonists Glenn Franke and Dale Kirkland as the primary soloists, Rich drives his men through eight selections of no-nonsense, straight-ahead jazz, which includes Sal Nestico's "You Gotta Try," John La Barbera's waltz, "Best Coast," and a melancholic rendition of Thelonious Monk's immortal ballad, "'Round Midnight." The Weather Report hit "Birdland" is given a run for its money, thanks to Rich's riveting rhythms, and the "Channel One Suite" features his best extended solo. The DVD is augmented by an informative 20-page booklet, which includes a Down Beat interview with Mel Torme, where Rich states, "I like to think of my solos as telling a story." Thanks to this document, new generations get to see and hear Rich's syncopated stories told through his relentless artistry in motion. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Jazz Icons: Buddy Rich features the relentless power and unparalleled artistry of the man who was known as Â"The WorldÂ's Greatest Drummer.Â" This 75-minute concert, taped in Holland in 1978, showcases one of the tightest big bands in history, featuring acclaimed saxophonist Steve Marcus and other members of BuddyÂ's Â"Killer Force,Â" the group he would later call Â"the best band I ever had.Â" Standout performances include Â"Grand Concourse,Â" Â"Big Swing Face,Â" and Â"Channel One Suite,Â" which features BuddyÂ's jaw-dropping drum solo.

The Making Of Burning For Buddy (A Tribute To The Music Of Buddy Rich) 2 DVD Set

Neil Peart invited 18 of the world's most respected drummers to record an album as the ultimate tribute to Bernard "Buddy" Rich. This DVD was shot during those Burning for Buddy sessions. It contains preparations for the recording final takes interviews with the drummers about Buddy candid footage of the control room during playback and more all tied together by Neil Peart's beautiful commentary. This 2 DVD set features: Kenny Aronoff Gregg Bissonette Billy Cobham Steve Gadd David Garibaldi Neil Peart Simon Phillips Steve Smith Dave Weckl and many more. Running time is over 5 hours.System Requirements:Running Time: 300 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: INSTRUCTIONAL UPC: 038081292984 Manufacturer No: 22152DVD

Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles DVD

A must for students and fans of jazz drumming, Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles should also be seen by those whose exposure to drumming has been limited to crash-and-bang rock drummers, most of whom couldn't play a real solo if their paradiddles depended on it. The solos here are from separate performances recorded between 1957 and 1978. Those by Rufus Jones (who makes clear why his nickname was "Speedy"), Louis Bellson (whose trademarks are flawless technique and two bass drums), Joe Morello (the superbly musical drummer of Dave Brubeck's best quartet), and Buddy Rich (the most blindingly fast and powerful drummer of them all) are alone worth the price of the video. But you'll also see Art Blakey, Gene Krupa, Sam Woodyard, Cozy Cole, and seven other top jazz drummers of the mid-20th century--15 in all.

The "drum battles" are interesting enough--except the nonsensical one between Buddy Rich and Jerry Lewis (yes, that Jerry Lewis)--but they're not the reason for getting the video. Classic Drum Solos is nothing less than a history of jazz drumming presented in a series of uncut drum solos on a single, 60-minute videotape. With many of these drummers now gone, here's a rare chance to hear them again, in all their irreplaceable greatness. --Charles Smyth

This 60 minute DVD features fifteen of the true "legends of jazz drumming" in astounding extended solos and in rare, never-before-seen drum duels filmed over the last five decades. Among the highlights are uncut solos from big band legends Sonny Payne, Rufus Jones, Buddy Rich, Sam Woodyard and Louis Bellson as well as small group giants Art Blakey and Joe Morello. Rare drum battles include meetings between Gene Krupa and Cozy Cole, Buddy Rich and Ed Shaughnessy, Chico Hamilton, Gene Krupa, and Lionel Hampton, and a once-in-a-lifetime battle between Buddy Rich and Jerry Lewis!

Buddy Rich: Memorial Concert

The world's finest drummers came together with the Buddy Rich Big Band on October 14 1989 to honor Buddy Rich. This 2 DVD set features Neil Peart Dennis Chambers Dave Weckl Steve Gadd Louie Bellson Gregg Bissonette Vinnie Colaiuta Marvin 'Smitty' Smith Steve Smith Omar Hakim and Will Calhoun. A very successful series on VHS this highly anticipated DVD represents an exceptional value by containing the complete original series and special features including photo gallery and 3 bonus performances starring Buddy Rich. Running time approx 270 mins. System Requirements:Running Time: 270 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS UPC: 038081289243 Manufacturer No: 908125DVD

The Lost Tapes

Buddy Rich The Lost Tapes is an historic preservation and restoration project. The producers recovered the masters from a fire in 1990 and went about restoring the original surround sound track of the last concert Buddy Rich recorded before he passed away in 1987. This release follows the Emmy Award winning Channel One Suite and both concerts were recorded the same night.

Jazz Legend

This DVD includes part 1 and 2 of the Jazz Legend video series detailing the spectacular life of Buddy Rich, his music, and his passion. Special features include: performance selection, historical timeline, additional footage and production reviews, internet connectivity.

Buddy Rich - At the Top DVD

The bravura drumming of the indomitable Buddy Rich may not be the only thing to recommend about this video, but it's certainly the main attraction. Taped in February 1973 at a nightclub in Rochester, New York, the 65-minute performance reveals a virtuoso who was still at the top of his game at age 55. Rich's power, dynamics, and sheer musicianship leave little doubt that he was the leader of his big band in much more than name only. But while his young, mostly little-known musicians are all strong players (notwithstanding those horrible '70s haircuts), the arrangements are less than stellar. Their attempts to turn the likes of the Beatles' "Norwegian Wood" and Paul McCartney's "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" into swinging jazz outings are downright cheesy. Better to skip to the end, when Rich plays two superb solos on a West Side Story medley. --Sam Graham

This concert was recorded at The Top of the Plaza in Rochester, NY on February 6, 1973 and remanins one of the most sought after and influential shows ever recorded by Buddy. Special Feature includes three incredible bonus clips.

Buddy Rich Live At The 1982 Montreal Jazz Festival (includes Bonus CD)

Buddy and his band at the height of their popularity and influence, with seven arrangements that display not only Buddy Rich's virtuosity but his unsurpassed musicianship, as well. Included is a rare example of Buddy on brushes and a brilliant rendition of his signature piece, the medley from West Side Story.

A Salute to Buddy Rich

A Salute to Buddy Rich features Phil Collins, Steve Smith and Dennis Chambers with the Buddy Rich Band and Buddys Buddies. Eight compositions are performed by Phil Collins, including several from his own repertoire, as well as several from Buddys original repertoire. Two great tunes from Buddys song book are performed by Steve Smith and two by Dennis Chambers, along with rehearsal footage, interviews and three vintage clips of Buddy Rich himself!

Buddy Rich and His Band - Channel One Suite