Title: The amazing Buddy Rich!
Product review: I got tears in my eyes twice watching this--someone possessing Rich's unique skills should live forever at the peak of his powers. As it is, here the then 65 year-old Rich is seemingly undiminished as he spurs on his great big band in this 1982 concert. Visually, it appears to be a bunch of college kids in identical black tee-shirts ripping through a series of intricate, gripping, and entertaining arrangements with great precision and verve. Saxophonists Steve Marcus, Andy Fusco, and Walt Weiskopf are the featured soloists, but Rich himself commands attention throughout with his detailed support and astonishing solo spots. The camera work perfectly spotlights his drumming technique, as well as his energy and forcefulness. This tape is a compelling delight from beginning to end, and Rich in action was never captured any better than this on film.
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