Sonny was in a class by himself. The tune, Apples, written for Louis Bellson, was also covered by Buddy, and the differences are striking. It's fascinating to listen to Sonny's tune, and the audio portion of this really opens your eyes. What passion he showed when he played! While not the absolute technical dynamo that BR was, he carved an envious spot between his idols. Check out the riser, too - gotta love it. Sonny went too soon.
Harry was in awe over Buddy Rich, because he saw in Buddy his equal. However, Harry thought Sonny and Jackie Mills were the best drummers for the band he ever had.
brilliant clip, thank you..for me sonny had to be one of the best big band drummer of all time. Class! brough things to chats that Rich and Bellson could never bring...
Sonny was in a class by himself. The tune, Apples, written for Louis Bellson, was also covered by Buddy, and the differences are striking. It's fascinating to listen to Sonny's tune, and the audio portion of this really opens your eyes. What passion he showed when he played! While not the absolute technical dynamo that BR was, he carved an envious spot between his idols. Check out the riser, too - gotta love it. Sonny went too soon.
rfvee 3 weeks ago
Harry was in awe over Buddy Rich, because he saw in Buddy his equal. However, Harry thought Sonny and Jackie Mills were the best drummers for the band he ever had.
olbrneyes 1 month ago
brilliant clip, thank you..for me sonny had to be one of the best big band drummer of all time. Class! brough things to chats that Rich and Bellson could never bring...
buddyrichforever 1 month ago
Superb! Sonny was a great swinger and an extraordinary showman. He was also a kind man.
Love the chart. Also love how great the band sounds.
Thanks very much for sharing these extremely rare clips.
jaschaheifetz 1 month ago
THANK YOU for this FABULOUS and RARE clip! WOW!
DrumTchr 1 month ago