I wish I had an occasion to see him live, alive. It seems he was the kind of man who made you wanna learn to play the drums, and at the same time, who made you persuaded that it was a ludicrous idea. Know what I mean?
At 01:37 and 02:19 Dave Carpenter gives a huge slap in the face of any slap bass player. It's unbelievable.
I was there visiting Disneyland for the first time one evening during that period when the stage rose up from the ground, and there was the band with Buddy Rich. Good lord. This recording does no justice to the dynamics of that performance. It was one of the grandest live performances I've ever witnessed, and Buddy was in top form that night. The audience was simply mesmerized. We couldn't applaud them enough. Thanks guys for one of the great memories of my life. And, thanks for the post!
I get so tired of the rhythm being played in most of todays music on the hi-hat cymbals. Buddy shows that you can play rock and funk type music on the ride cymbal where it should be played at least in my opinion. There is a place for hi-hat ride rhythm but it is way overdone most of the time.
@stevebul let me disaggree. to me it's not connected with genre but depends on instrumentation. usually today, you hear funk played by smaller ensembles. when you'd play dense beat with typical ride you'd take all the space of any piece. in big band situation the proportions are more "fair" and you can be sure that horns will cut through everything in accompaniment. although i could imagine playing usual funk band funk on some dry ride (short sound with little "wash") so i wonder... ;)
I wish I had an occasion to see him live, alive. It seems he was the kind of man who made you wanna learn to play the drums, and at the same time, who made you persuaded that it was a ludicrous idea. Know what I mean?
At 01:37 and 02:19 Dave Carpenter gives a huge slap in the face of any slap bass player. It's unbelievable.
oliverecords 11 months ago
@oliverecords I know what you mean!!! Thanks!:)
beedoe51 11 months ago
I was there visiting Disneyland for the first time one evening during that period when the stage rose up from the ground, and there was the band with Buddy Rich. Good lord. This recording does no justice to the dynamics of that performance. It was one of the grandest live performances I've ever witnessed, and Buddy was in top form that night. The audience was simply mesmerized. We couldn't applaud them enough. Thanks guys for one of the great memories of my life. And, thanks for the post!
jcook56050 11 months ago
@jcook56050 I completely understand! I only got to see Buddy and the band once and I'll never forget it. Thanks for commenting!! Steve :)
beedoe51 11 months ago
Even up in age, BUDDY COULD PLAY!!!
jasonpp1973 1 year ago
Steve Marcus was a great sax player. That solo has parts in it from his solo in "Foreplay" the 1972 Larry Coryell song.
markatier 1 year ago
I get so tired of the rhythm being played in most of todays music on the hi-hat cymbals. Buddy shows that you can play rock and funk type music on the ride cymbal where it should be played at least in my opinion. There is a place for hi-hat ride rhythm but it is way overdone most of the time.
stevebul 1 year ago
@stevebul I couldn't agree more!!! Thanks :)
beedoe51 1 year ago
@stevebul let me disaggree. to me it's not connected with genre but depends on instrumentation. usually today, you hear funk played by smaller ensembles. when you'd play dense beat with typical ride you'd take all the space of any piece. in big band situation the proportions are more "fair" and you can be sure that horns will cut through everything in accompaniment. although i could imagine playing usual funk band funk on some dry ride (short sound with little "wash") so i wonder... ;)
odolany 11 months ago
Was this the opening tune to Monday Night Football ??
gaspo218 1 year ago
Yes!
mackans1983 1 year ago
oh yea...I would hate to be in his band and make a mistake. what a perfectionest. Great players! Man the bass player, dave....wow!
randomacsess 1 year ago
Buddy's on fire here! and still sweatin in a pair of shorts and short sleeve shirt!!
MrZol 1 year ago
Thanks, Beedoe!!!
norbertbbb 2 years ago
nobody plays rock like buddy,he's dynamite here.thanks for posting
mikebuddy1 2 years ago 2
Great, and as usual Buddy catches every punch and nuance of the band! your uncle.
jbwri1 2 years ago 2
Great!
sonorjan 2 years ago 2
Thanks pal!!
beedoe51 2 years ago
Super tune ! On top of being the best Buddy was so cool . Thanks for your postings beedoe
JazzzDrummer 2 years ago 2
Thank you sir!!
beedoe51 2 years ago
Tony Gorruso at 1:17!!
beedoe51 2 years ago