In 2023, some 36 years after his death, the name of Buddy Rich is still synonymous with the word “drums" in many quarters, as is his reputation as a swinging, driving, fiery, and charismatic ...
When big band drummer Buddy Rich had quadruple bypass surgery in 1983, his neighbor Frank Sinatra made sure to pay him a visit every single day. “Frank, who lived behind us, would come every day to ...
What: Vail Jazz Festival presents Multi-Media Tribute to Buddy Rich with Jeff Hamilton and Butch Miles joined by the H2 Big Band. Where: Vail Marriott Hotel. When: Saturday, Sept. 2, music starts at 7 ...
The album is the soundtrack from the concert film The Lost Tapes, which has been available from Lightyear on DVD since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Lightyear Entertainment and Lobitos Creek Ranch, in ...
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Drummer Larry Ochiltree will be performing this weekend at the Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival on a special set of drums. It's a kit once owned by jazz drummer and band leader ...
In Buddy Rich’s lifetime, perhaps the legendary drummer’s most listened-to performance was his 1967 version of “Love For Sale.” It’s a number he revisits on an excellent new release, “Just in Time: ...
When Quincy Jones claimed that The Beatles were “the worst musicians in the world”, Paul McCartney’s response was equally unexpected. In a reply to Quincy’s comment, Macca said: “I love this guy.” In ...
Carnegie Hall, New York City, 16 January 1938. An eager audience is keyed up with excitement, awaiting the first jazz concert at this prestigious classical music venue. At one time every drummer in ...
Buddy Rich highlights the relentless power and unparalleled artistry of the man who was known as "The World's Greatest Drummer." This 75-minute concert, taped in Holland in 1978, shocases one of the ...
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Pete Best drummed for The Beatles before Ringo joined the band in 1962. Yet producer George Martin said the group would need a different drummer for recording sessions. Ringo was the perfect fit. His ...