Il più grande batterista del mondo, Buddy Rich, avrebbe festeggiato oggi il suo compleanno. Nato il 30 settembre 1917, Buddy è considerato uno dei batteristi più influenti di tutti i tempi.
Buddy Rich è un nome familiare sia tra i batteristi che tra i non batteristi. È stato considerato da molti il più grande batterista di tutti i tempi. Dai suoi primi spettacoli di vaudeville, “Traps the Drum Wonder” fino alle sue band che hanno fatto molte tournée negli anni ’60 e ’70, Buddy Rich è stato un artista ma anche un intrattenitore per tutta la vita.
Alcune delle esibizioni più famose di Buddy sono state il suo medley di West Side Story e le sue numerose apparizioni al Tonight Show con Johnny Carson, al Mike Douglas Show, al Dick Cavett Show e al Merv Griffin Show. All’inizio degli anni ’80, Buddy ha trovato un nuovo pubblico con un aspetto che vive ancora oggi: la sua esilarante e divertente “battaglia di tamburi” con Animal, al The Muppet Show.
Buddy Rich muore il 2 aprile 1987 ed è stato elogiato al suo funerale dall’amico di lunga data e icona della musica, Frank Sinatra.
Hudson Music è orgogliosa di aver prodotto una serie di titoli con il grande Buddy Rich e oggi è orgogliosa di presentare una selezione di video e libri del batterista più grande del mondo con uno sconto del 25%.
Questi i metodi ancora disponibili:
The Buddy Rich Collector’s Edition
DVD
$39.99
This acclaimed, two-disc set, featuring the “World’s Greatest Drummer” at the helm of one of the most powerful editions of his big band, represent long sought-after items in the Buddy Rich filmography. These out-of-circulation DVDs–“Channel One Suite” and “The Lost West Side Story Tapes,” filmed and originally released some 35 years ago and now digitally restored–were recorded and filmed via state-of-the-art technology, including Dolby and DTS Surround formats.
Buddy Rich: One of a Kind
Print or eBook Editions
$15.99 – $24.99
In this meticulously researched biography, author Pelle Berglund presents the first comprehensive book on the life of Buddy Rich. Using interviews with many of Buddy’s band members along with extensive sourcing of quotes from practically every interview ever given by Buddy himself, a complete chronology of Buddy’s life is presented—along with insights into what drove him and what he thought about the various situations and people he encountered through his life.
Buddy Rich Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival
Instant Video
$7.99
Buddy and his band at the height of their popularity and influence, with seven arrangements that display not only Buddy Rich’s virtuosity but his unsurpassed musicianship, as well. wIncluded is a rare example of Buddy Rich on brushes and a brilliant rendition of his signature piece, the medley from West Side Story.
Buddy Rich: At the Top
Instant Video
$14.99
Buddy was in top form, roaring on definitive versions of the legendary Love For Sale, Time Check, Norwegian Wood, Basically Blues and West Side Story. Includes an unbelievable, unaccompanied drum solo not seen since its broadcast in May of 1978.
A Salute to Buddy Rich featuring Phil Collins
Instant Video
$9.99
Eight compositions are performed by Phil Collins, including several from his own repertoire, as well as several from Buddys original repertoire.
Two great tunes from Buddy’s song book are performed by Steve Smith and two by Dennis Chambers, along with rehearsal footage, interviews and three vintage clips of Buddy Rich himself!
Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles
DVD or Instant Video Editions
$7.99 – $14.99
This DVD presents fifteen of the true legends of jazz drumming in astounding extended solos and in rare, never-before-seen drum duels filmed over the last five decades. Among the highlights are uncut solos from big band legends Sonny Payne, Rufus Jones, Buddy Rich, Sam Woodyard and Louie Bellson; and small group giants Art Blakey and Joe Morello.
Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles Vol.2
DVD or Instant Video Editions
$7.99 – $14.99
Fifteen thunderous, drum solos from legends like Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, ‘Papa Jo Jones, Art Blakey, Shelly Manne, Sonny Payne, Sam Woodyard, Rufus ‘Speedy Jones, and others, spanning the years 1947 to 1989, many never before released on home video or DVD.
