@zalechlabe Unfortunately George suffered a fatal accident (a fall) about 2 and a half years ago. This was told to me by Bob Bowlby lead alto. What a loss!
@beedoe51 George and I were buddies at Mannes - sweet sweet guy. Thought of him tonight and was shocked to learn of his passing. How in the world did he fall I wonder? So young. Such a nice nice guy. We hung out. I would have loved to have given him a call, now... Second bone classmate to have died. I heard he did show work after the Rich band. I hope that he was doing well up until his passing....
Awesome number. Tony Garruso does a fantastic, consistent job on lead tpt making a tough high G ending seem easy! Great solos from the two bones and lead alto! Buddy's left hand shuffle throughout is like a jackhammer and sounds great too, amazing. Can't believe it's already 27 years ago.
I actually got a message from Tony several weeks ago and sent him a dvd of this concert. Haven't from him since. I hope he is ok. Very sweet guy! Thanks for commenting! Steve
If you talk to him again ...tell him his cousin Dante said hello and that i miss his father alot since his passing......keep in touch.......your friend, Dante Gorruso
Buddy could always play a shuffle to death, he wasn't just about chops, he's grooving like crazy here. Reminds me of "Hookin It" from the '82 Montreaux show
Saw him play this live on April 8th in Dayton, Ohio. I taped the band that night. I always liked it. Thanks Man! Do you have "The Trolley Song" or "Get Me To The Church On Time"?
Does anyone know the whereabouts of George Gesslein bass trombone? Please contact me with his number... Thanks!
zalechlabe 6 months ago
@zalechlabe Unfortunately George suffered a fatal accident (a fall) about 2 and a half years ago. This was told to me by Bob Bowlby lead alto. What a loss!
beedoe51 6 months ago
@beedoe51 George and I were buddies at Mannes - sweet sweet guy. Thought of him tonight and was shocked to learn of his passing. How in the world did he fall I wonder? So young. Such a nice nice guy. We hung out. I would have loved to have given him a call, now... Second bone classmate to have died. I heard he did show work after the Rich band. I hope that he was doing well up until his passing....
zalechlabe 6 months ago
Awesome number. Tony Garruso does a fantastic, consistent job on lead tpt making a tough high G ending seem easy! Great solos from the two bones and lead alto! Buddy's left hand shuffle throughout is like a jackhammer and sounds great too, amazing. Can't believe it's already 27 years ago.
lawrencelam2000 9 months ago
@lawrencelam2000 I totally agree! Thanks for commenting! :)
beedoe51 9 months ago
AHA, so that's what this is called. I remember them playing this in about 1985 with Eric on lead tpt. at Penn in Philly.
rdangelo 1 year ago
GO TONY GORRUSO....thats my cousin...i have a great video of him playing with frank sinatra in Japan.......dante Gorruso
GorrusoD 2 years ago
I actually got a message from Tony several weeks ago and sent him a dvd of this concert. Haven't from him since. I hope he is ok. Very sweet guy! Thanks for commenting! Steve
beedoe51 2 years ago
If you talk to him again ...tell him his cousin Dante said hello and that i miss his father alot since his passing......keep in touch.......your friend, Dante Gorruso
GorrusoD 2 years ago
I sure will pal. He hasn't signed in for over a month (ttrumpetguy). Maybe he's on some road job or something. Thanks Dante!
beedoe51 2 years ago
Buddy could always play a shuffle to death, he wasn't just about chops, he's grooving like crazy here. Reminds me of "Hookin It" from the '82 Montreaux show
balddanny72 2 years ago
I totally agree! Thanks!!
beedoe51 2 years ago
As always a great band with a great player.....this is a new chart to me .........does any one know if it is on an CD at all (or vinyl) ?
raymondolino 2 years ago
This is a nice chart. I don't know of a recording other than this tv show. Thanks for commenting!
beedoe51 2 years ago
It's the first track on an album entitled "Buddy Rich & His Big Band at Stadshalle Leonberg Germany"
dripps29 2 years ago
Thank you!!!
beedoe51 2 years ago
I don't believe those songs are on this tape. This is Big Bands From Disneyland. I have this on tape as well.
jckturchin 3 years ago
Saw him play this live on April 8th in Dayton, Ohio. I taped the band that night. I always liked it. Thanks Man! Do you have "The Trolley Song" or "Get Me To The Church On Time"?
tonilrogers 3 years ago
I sure don't. Wish I did. Those are great charts. Thank you!
beedoe51 3 years ago
I like this arrangement!!!
lp4311 3 years ago
Cool Chart! I think this one of his better bands.
zonioo1 3 years ago