DB Product Review

Being a drummer and having listened to Buddy Rich and his band play live gigs from the late '60s until the time of death, I can sincerely say that this collection catches the influence, flow, vitality, and exactness of this astounding drummer and his "Executioner Force" band possibly better than any I have (and I possess in excess of 40 Rich Lps/Cds). In spite of the fact that the tracks could be found on other Buddy Rich collections, you won't discover better life exhibitions, and that is the thing that makes this collection really momentous. Mate and his band constantly played quicker and with more vitality before a live group of onlookers and that is what you're paying for. Be astonished at the unadulterated catch drum solo on "Cornet Call Rag" - a true irregularity. The Miles Davis exemplary, "So What?" is additionally a fortune in light of the amazing beat and drum solo that underlies the bass riff. Here you'll revel in cymbal and tom-tom work that you've never heard on another Rich collection. An enormous treat - and the main genuine reason you have to purchase this CD - is the finale emphasizing the fantastic "Channel One Suite." It's in excess of 26 minutes in length (!) and starts with a wonderful brush solo that opens the number. Steve Marcus interferes with the free for all long enough to set out an astounding tenor performance before the band joins in for an enraged consummation. 

Alan Gauvin - a previous band part - cases to have admittance to ninety hours of tape blanket the band over a more than two year period. In the event that that is genuine and the quality and vitality are comparable to this first go-round, we've got years musical gifts to come!