This was my production split into two releases. This is from the West Side Story release. The other is the Channel One release. Both are approximately one hour. Prior to the actual recording, I spent six days and nights on the road with Buddy and band members on the bus. I recorded every night, none of which have I released. Buddy was a great friend and we had a lot of fun on the bus and during this production, and after as he back Frank Sinatra. I am happy that so many fans of jazz appreciate this production. Working with Buddy was a thrill of my life. Gary Reber, Reber Productions
Buddy always gave 100 percent. I’ve have never seen a disappointing performance from him. That’s saying a lot. God bless him. He was the greatest of all time! 🤩
Goddamn, to have the kind of finger dexterity, strength and control to play so fast and light on the rim of a drum or the bell of a cymbal...insane. Absolutely inhuman.
Buddy gave his best. He was still at the top of his game in the last years of his life. No matter his health or how he was feeling, physically. You'd never know.
Over many years with jazz music, I've generally thought of Buddy ... if not exactly as my favorite drummer, as definitely the most thrilling soloist on the drum kit. Watching him made my hairs stand up as a little kid, and nothing's changed as far as that goes. One thing I especially love about his ensemble playing is how he brings the real engine-room ethos even when playing with smaller groups. In the dictionary under "bad motherf*...." they should have a picture of Buddy.
slapping spoons together in a rhythmic pattern on his leg at 18 months old , then he played in his parents vaudeville act when he was 4 yrs old what an incredible life he had ! just natural, Godgiven raw talent , this IS my favorite video of him , I can watch it countless times , even his bandmates are in love with watching him play
My first favorite drummer was Buddy. 40 years later, after seeing absolute greats like Elvin, Gadd, DeJohnette, Max Roach, Tony Williams, and Roy Haynes, Buddy is still my favorite drummer. No one is a even a close second. Thanks for the post. It is one of his best performances of West Side in his later years.
The band even looks stunned, as if they might not even have known Buddy was going to play such a unique solo. That cymbal, and work on the rims, well the whole thing was awesome. It's like he was telling story with action, romance, drama all wrapped up into one. What an artist!
Saw Buddy in 1970 with my parents at The Famous Ballroom in Baltimore MD at the ripe old age of 14 & though i was taking guitar lessons after fooling around since the age of 12 & certainly not a drummer my folks had a lot of Big Band records around the house so i knew who he was. He was the best , dynamic, arrogant , rude ,witty , funny , smart & sharp as a tack. He did more with the basic kit than today's drummers do with 50 piece kits. He drove the band to do the best they could play asking 110 % of them as he gave. Every band he led he asked & gave the same & more. He is missed & his place in musical history will never be outdone. One incredible personality & musician who could back up everything he said & did with the grace & power of the pro he was.
I've watched BR play this tune dozens times on YT and elsewhere, but never this extended version. Thanks for sharing! I've seen Bellson and Krupa, Roach and Gadd, Cobham and all the rest, but for sheer power, inhuman stick technique, and the endurance of a man half his age, there will only be one Buddy Rich. R.I.P.
Notice how light Buddy's cymbals are. They are all light crashes except for his 20" Medium Ride Cymbal which has a nice Ping sound to it . They sound so lite and sweet. Then he throws in that big Boom, that you can only get with a 14x26" bass drum. Every time I watch him play, I'm in awe. So are his band mates. They are mesmerized by his talent and speed and ability and mostly his dynamics. By far, The Best Drummer Ever, in my opinion. I surely miss him. But, he left behind a legacy that no person can come close to. Love you Buddy. You are the world best drummer still.
Had the pleasure to see Buddy and his band back in 1982.Got to meet him as well.I was floored by his amazing talent. My favorite drummer of all time..and yes..he is still number 1.
I have also seen the great drummers, Bellson, Roach, Lewis, Krupa, my two favorites Cobham, and GADD, But Buddy had THE greatest hands ever. I saw him in '79 and was struck by his grace and finesse on the drumset! What an inspiration!!! RIP BUD!!
There you have it what you have seen and what you have heard is the MASTER DRUMMER the MOST CREATIVE DRUMMER to ever come down to play a set of drums. OH MY OH MY not just this drum solo but EVERY SINGLE TIME BUDDY RICH took an incredible drum solo it was a WORK OF ART. notice how interesting this drum solo was? Like all Buddy Rich drum solos it had a beginning a middle and an exciting end to it. Also also did you take note how Buddy Rich used dynainucs? He could get soft to a whisper and then ROAR LIKE An ANGRY LION buddy had that in him. He could memorize you and hypnotize you. HE WAS THE BOSS his solos behind a drum set were just like a GREAT BOOK a GREAT READ. You cant put thaLt book down you just have to read on and see whats going to happen. OK Buddy has passed away and left us but NO ONE NO ONE I Repeat NO ONE can come close to Buddy Rich. Lots of drummers out there today with fantastic technique and super chops but no one can play a solo that leads you spell bound. Buddy Rich had everything I mean everything. Thank God there was a Buddy Rich. As Gene Krupa said many times Buddy Rich was the GREATEST DRUMMER TO DRAW BREATH. Krupa hit the nail on the head when he said that.
This was my production split into two releases. This is from the West Side Story release. The other is the Channel One release. Both are approximately one hour. Prior to the actual recording, I spent six days and nights on the road with Buddy and band members on the bus. I recorded every night, none of which have I released. Buddy was a great friend and we had a lot of fun on the bus and during this production, and after as he back Frank Sinatra. I am happy that so many fans of jazz appreciate this production. Working with Buddy was a thrill of my life. Gary Reber, Reber Productions
Buddy always gave 100 percent. I’ve have never seen a disappointing performance from him. That’s saying a lot. God bless him. He was the greatest of all time! 🤩
Goddamn, to have the kind of finger dexterity, strength and control to play so fast and light on the rim of a drum or the bell of a cymbal...insane. Absolutely inhuman.
Buddy gave his best. He was still at the top of his game in the last years of his life. No matter his health or how he was feeling, physically. You'd never know.
1 bass drum, 1 snare drum, 1 13" tom, 1 16" floor tom, and 1 towel holder.
Over many years with jazz music, I've generally thought of Buddy ... if not exactly as my favorite drummer, as definitely the most thrilling soloist on the drum kit. Watching him made my hairs stand up as a little kid, and nothing's changed as far as that goes. One thing I especially love about his ensemble playing is how he brings the real engine-room ethos even when playing with smaller groups. In the dictionary under "bad motherf*...." they should have a picture of Buddy.
Big up to the sax player. Even Marcus is digging that solo. 👍👍💪💪
slapping spoons together in a rhythmic pattern on his leg at 18 months old , then he played in his parents vaudeville act when he was 4 yrs old what an incredible life he had ! just natural, Godgiven raw talent , this IS my favorite video of him , I can watch it countless times , even his bandmates are in love with watching him play
My first favorite drummer was Buddy. 40 years later, after seeing absolute greats like Elvin, Gadd, DeJohnette, Max Roach, Tony Williams, and Roy Haynes, Buddy is still my favorite drummer. No one is a even a close second. Thanks for the post. It is one of his best performances of West Side in his later years.
The band even looks stunned, as if they might not even have known Buddy was going to play such a unique solo. That cymbal, and work on the rims, well the whole thing was awesome. It's like he was telling story with action, romance, drama all wrapped up into one. What an artist!
Saw Buddy in 1970 with my parents at The Famous Ballroom in Baltimore MD at the ripe old age of 14 & though i was taking guitar lessons after fooling around since the age of 12 & certainly not a drummer my folks had a lot of Big Band records around the house so i knew who he was. He was the best , dynamic, arrogant , rude ,witty , funny , smart & sharp as a tack. He did more with the basic kit than today's drummers do with 50 piece kits. He drove the band to do the best they could play asking 110 % of them as he gave. Every band he led he asked & gave the same & more. He is missed & his place in musical history will never be outdone. One incredible personality & musician who could back up everything he said & did with the grace & power of the pro he was.
I've watched BR play this tune dozens times on YT and elsewhere, but never this extended version. Thanks for sharing! I've seen Bellson and Krupa, Roach and Gadd, Cobham and all the rest, but for sheer power, inhuman stick technique, and the endurance of a man half his age, there will only be one Buddy Rich. R.I.P.
Saw him at Disneyland on June 28th, 1972. Been a fan ever since. That band absolutely rocked it that night.
Notice how light Buddy's cymbals are. They are all light crashes except for his 20" Medium Ride Cymbal which has a nice Ping sound to it . They sound so lite and sweet. Then he throws in that big Boom, that you can only get with a 14x26" bass drum. Every time I watch him play, I'm in awe. So are his band mates. They are mesmerized by his talent and speed and ability and mostly his dynamics. By far, The Best Drummer Ever, in my opinion. I surely miss him. But, he left behind a legacy that no person can come close to. Love you Buddy. You are the world best drummer still.
Had the pleasure to see Buddy and his band back in 1982.Got to meet him as well.I was floored by his amazing talent. My favorite drummer of all time..and yes..he is still number 1.
It CAN Only be Mr. BUDDY DRUMS RICH 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I have also seen the great drummers, Bellson, Roach, Lewis, Krupa, my two favorites Cobham, and GADD, But Buddy had THE greatest hands ever. I saw him in '79 and was struck by his grace and finesse on the drumset! What an inspiration!!! RIP BUD!!
Mr. Drums BUDDY RICH. 🌟🌟🌟🌟
There you have it what you have seen and what you have heard is the MASTER DRUMMER the MOST CREATIVE DRUMMER to ever come down to play a set of drums. OH MY OH MY not just this drum solo but EVERY SINGLE TIME BUDDY RICH took an incredible drum solo it was a WORK OF ART. notice how interesting this drum solo was? Like all Buddy Rich drum solos it had a beginning a middle and an exciting end to it. Also also did you take note how Buddy Rich used dynainucs? He could get soft to a whisper and then ROAR LIKE An ANGRY LION buddy had that in him. He could memorize you and hypnotize you. HE WAS THE BOSS his solos behind a drum set were just like a GREAT BOOK a GREAT READ. You cant put thaLt book down you just have to read on and see whats going to happen. OK Buddy has passed away and left us but NO ONE NO ONE I Repeat NO ONE can come close to Buddy Rich. Lots of drummers out there today with fantastic technique and super chops but no one can play a solo that leads you spell bound. Buddy Rich had everything I mean everything. Thank God there was a Buddy Rich. As Gene Krupa said many times Buddy Rich was the GREATEST DRUMMER TO DRAW BREATH. Krupa hit the nail on the head when he said that.
Even the best drummers around today...don’t come close...