Import. Remaster album of live performance at the famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. Bernard "Buddy" Rich (September 30, 1917 Brooklyn, New York - April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Rich was billed as "the world's greatest drummer" and was known for his virtuoso technique, power, and speed. A consummate player, Rich's prowess ranged from light-as-a-feather sensitivity behind piano trios to a G-force sound in big bands. But it was the latter ensembles that won him recognition. Rich began his big band work with Joe Marsala in 1937, followed by gigs with Bunny Berigan, Harry James, Artie Shaw and Benny Carter. In 1939, he joined Tommy Dorsey's band, where he cemented his reputation as a big band artist and roomed with singer Frank Sinatra. This famed musician received outstanding recognition throughout his career. The Downbeat Magazine Hall of Fame Award, the Modern Drummer Magazine Hall of Fame Award and the Jazz Unlimited Immortals of Jazz Award are just a few of his numerous honors. Rich gained international attention for such master compositions as his 10-minute West Side Story medley. BGO Records. UK. 2008.

Tracklist:

Moments Notice
Watson's Walk
St. Marks Square (A Special Day)
Little Train
Milestones
Words, The
Dancing Men
Just Buddy Rich
Superstar
Love Story
In a Mellow Tone
Two Bass Hit
Buddy Rich Introduces
That's Enough
Time Being
Buddy Rich Again

UPC: 5017261207852
Label: Bgo - Beat Goes On
Release Date: 2.12.08
Format: CD

Buddy Rich - Very Alive at Ronnie Scott's (2 CD)