Buddy Rich Machine

[D3maine]

"What's the hardest thing about being a bass player?"

"Moustache!"

[stevebul]

When did Buddy do away with the guitar player, it seemed that most of his bands did not have one. Maybe during the heavy rock era's of the late 60's into the 70's he added a guitar player.

[wenpet]

Does that swing or wha!

[nealbfinn]

The "Mercy Mercy" band around 1968 with their Nerhu jackets. Joe Romano is on lead alto, Charles Owens on alto 2. Don Menza and Pat Labarbra on tenors. Not sure about lead tpt. don't recognize him. Not Al Porcino or John Madrid, who both played w/Buddy in 68.

[brian740]

@nealbfinn

The lead trumpet is Al Porcino.

[nealbfinn]

OK, the time frame works. didn't look like him. But we were all younger then

[dorianstentorian]

p.s. Screw the sync! The audio is PERFECT. I don't know how you got it, but well done!!

[dorianstentorian]

THANKYOU! 41 YEARS AGO, THIS RECORDING LITERALLY CHANGED MY LIFE!!! I was 16 and saw it on BBC1, as a promo for a new series on BBC2. I "fixed" my telly so I could receive it (Beeb2 was on the new 625-line standard) and watched the whole concert. Then the whole series. Then I moved to London and spent most evenings in jazz pubs and clubs. When Buddy came to Ronnie Scott's, I'd save my pennies and book a seat RIGHT in front of Buddy's bass-drum. I was there when they recorded the album, etc......

[jojoereturns]

pro

[hommefriday]

@dorianstentorian About the same time I saw the band in Sheffield. In the amphitheater type of hall, I was sitting overlooking the drums. I could not believe what Buddy was doing. He of course influenced many other drummers, my favourite being Butch Miles - who did do a tribute concert with the Hannover radio Big Band - fantastic, The way Butch played couldn't have been a more fitting tribute.

[bit50s]

A. I love this tune! B. I'm not seeing the audio match the video, Buddy's movements are not in synch with the audio. Many subtle differences. C. I love this tune!

[lvferraripilot]

I see Don Menza blowin on this one. Didnt he hang up his horn a few years ago and move to Germany?

[harryfein]

Naw - I saw him last night at the Rexx in Toronto - Playing better than ever!

[nealbfinn]

Don Menza did "retire" (meaning that he doesn't often take any new gigs when guys call him). But he still plays out sometimes. He's still based out of Las Vegas

[lvferraripilot]

Oh ok, I thought Menza skipped Vegas in the name of the town having no taste and very few good musicians, and the guys who think they are good are just bad rockers with middle aged divorced broads chasing them. Wait, that's why I left. Glad he is still around doin it. He's the real deal.

[691xaday]

didnt this bass player later play trumpet for buddy?either way whats his name?

[63Brummie]

Is that Brandon Fields taking the first solo?

[63Brummie]

The camera man and producer must have been on some very strong medication LOL .. the shots are too choppy. As for 2Lardhead? you are aptly name Sir...

[2lardhead]

this tune has no melody

[LLJtbone]

Wow, is all I can say.. smokin'

[saxmac]

Machine (#86)

[JLRappa]

Yeah buddy!

[modmusik]

"did buddy ever play with just a bass and guitar player? or in a smaller band? "

1) VERY LIVE AT BUDDY'S PLACE - with Sal Nistico on tenor and Sonny Fortune on alto.

2) Buddy Rich - THE SOUND OF JAZZ (also listed as "LIONEL HAMPTON PRESENTS BUDDY RICH) with Steve Marcus, Gary Pribeck and Paul Moen on tenors.

[inthebluescrossroad]

did buddy ever play with just a bass and guitar player? or in a smaller band?

[MarkR1957]

Yes, Buddy did indeed play in and have his own small bands. If you're serious about hearing some brilliant small band stuff with Buddy, get the Mosaic Collectors set with his complete small band recordings.

He had his own small bands in the late 50's, early 60's, and they contained some of the greatest players in Jazz at the time. Superb recordings, and well worth the price, about $100 or so, if it is still available ~

[modmusik]

1) VERY LIVE AT BUDDY'S PLACE - with Sal Nistico on tenor and Sonny Fortune on alto.

2) Buddy Rich - THE SOUND OF JAZZ (also listed as "LIONEL HAMPTON PRESENTS BUDDY RICH) with Steve Marcus, Gary Pribeck and Paul Moen on tenors.

[phase901]

I spent A LOT of time on this LP - When I 1st heard Anthony Jackson playin Jumpin' at The Woodside on this I almost threw my Fender precision bass into the fireplace but I eventually got over it!

[goldtop4]

He also played on Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald's duet album. Along with Herb Ellis on the Guitar.

[inthebluescrossroad]

too bad you cant hear the guitar :/

[1hr4play]

Use headphones!

[speedoflite1]

with phenomenal timing, his uncanny speed & touch, he claimed to hardly practice basic rudiments and such.

[envstudent]

While the audio and video are a second apart, it is clearly evident what a powerhouse band is performing. Here is the line up that is accounted for through all of the contributions: Al Porcino, Dave Culp , Bill Prince, Ken Faulk. (or Warren Gale, Skip Shortledge) Trpt; John Boice Tbone; Joe Ramano, Charles Owens, Don, Menza, Pat LaBarbara  Sax; Bob Magnusson on bass. Who else can contribute?

[MarkR1957]

This took place September 25, 1968 in Suffolk, England. Here is the band: Trumpets: Al Porcino, Dave Culp, Bill Prince, Ken Faulk. Trombones: Jim Trimble, Rick Stepton. Bass Trombone: Peter Graves. Tenor Sax: Don Menza, Pat LaBarbera Alto Sax: Charles Owens, Joe Romano. Baritone Sax: John Laws. Guitar: Walt Namuth. Bass: Bob Magnusson. Drums: ?

[MarkR1957]

Forgot to list the piano player, Joe Azarello.

[Jhendia]

I hope that was a joke

Drums: Buddy Rich

[MarkR1957]

Read my You Tube profile and then you tell ME if it was a joke or not ~

[MarkR1957]

Forgot to list the piano player, Joe Azarello.

[ducky1954]

one of the trombone players is Jim Trimble. He was managing the band at the time. He was responsible for getting Don Menza to join.

[nealbfinn]

Great band from '68. Pat LaBarbara is on tenor 2. John Boice lead trombone. Gotta love those Nerhu jackets.

[envstudent]

Thank you for adding to this. I wish there was more interest. It is truly ironic that a medium like Youtube is one place where footage like this can live, yet those who could really learn from it are simply watching what they already get everywhere else. But, I digress; this could have only been a few months after the famous Caesars palace recording. Where is Jim Trimble on T-bone? Didnt Boice drop out of sight? And then, I think Boice wrote some charts for Carl Saunders in the early 2000s.

[envstudent]

Dave Culp is the 2nd trumpet player on the band and he is playing lead on this chart. The band had a lot of subs but we do see Joe Ramano and of course Don Menza. Dave Culp is one of the un-sung great players of this time. On the Buddy Rich Album from 1968 Dave Culp plays lead on many of the charts e.g. Channel One Suite. I wish there were more videos and recordings of this time period and these cats.

[beedoe51]

I LOVE this kooky chart! Does anyone know the name of it? Bill Reddie Rules!!!

[MarkR1957]

It's called "Machine".

[ronoman88]

this tape shows Buddy and band during a very experimental time in their history. The band assembled here is really great.

[sunriseD61]

Another fine Bill Reddie minor-key chart. I have about 1/2 dozen of these versions. check out the one on the CD "time out", especially the last chorus how he counters the shout chorus. The greatest interpreter of big band charts, bar none.

[richcapo]

Buddy's comping on this chart is some of the tastiest I have ever heard. Amazing laid back feel.

[italytraveller]

dennis chamber is 10 times faster then this

[ishredu]

And 50 times more boring

[lohrah92]

Another Tight Swinging Buddy Band - These late 60's and early 70's bands just swing. There is a difference! Is that Menza on Tenor? Who are the trombones players on this date.

MarkR1957 - I agree older guys on the stand just playing the roof off the place, fun to watch!

[InternetToughGuyXL]

Buddy Rich is great! Maybe I'll see him next time he's in town.

[saywhatmachine]

yea good luck unfortunately he died in 1987. I was born too late :(

[miphka66]

Joe Romano on lead alto

[drummerm]

I love the style changes

[doublehighd]

I saw Al leading a big band in Cologne yesterday. At 80 he is still able to get the best out of his team. Wow!

[MrZol]

see that everybody asking about the brass !! this band, this band, buddy's best ever !!

[MarkR1957]

Yeah, just my opinion, but I think 1966 to 1972 was Buddy's prime. That's my favorite Buddy era. Best bands and personnel. All the great records on Pacific Jazz. No know it all college kids on the band, just seasoned pro's who were honored to play with Buddy and be in a band of this quality.

[sterlingturk]

the bass player totally looks like he is Jim Carrey in disguise.

[nateo5]

omfg i agree!

[mnozilla]

i need more stars to rate......

[555dave555]

"O my god"

Is that Bob Magnusson on bass?

He is our own here in San Diego.

[MarkR1957]

Yes, it is Bob -- he went on to become one of the best in the business. A fantastic player. I loved his work on the "Club Date" TV show. Some of it is here on YT.

[bubses]

Who are the trumpets?

[MarkR1957]

Trumpets are Al Porcino, Dave Culp, Bill Prince, Ken Faulk.

[bubses]

Thank you.

[finchtrump]

Hi..actually it's Warren Gale, Al Porcino, Dave Culp and Skip Shortledge cos I've got the show on video and the names are checked at the end

[envstudent]

can you provide a copy of this video so that I can get it to one of the band members?

[ishredu]

don menza solo? no I think thats art pepper menza still has all his hair lol

[magnumsax]

this vid is out of synch, but that's definitely Don Menza on Tenor-Nice!

[KlassyKamikaze]

That's Don Menza on the solo. The other tenor is Pat LaBarbera with Jay Romano and Charles Owens on alto.

[philandgary]

that bass player fluffin up at 1:53,cracks me up!! haha

[TomGrosset]

the guitarist at 3:00 looks like Johnny Depp...

[bubses]

It's always a great thing to hear Buddy 'reinterpret' a chart over the years - every fill never being exactly the same, sometimes completely doing a different thing from one performance to the next. Now THAT'S JAZZ, baby!

[Wavingclouds]

Great-Thanks! The year I discovered Buddy and the year I bought that drumset. My teacher never told me about Buddy. I was 12 years old and had been studying drums for 6 years already. he said he saw him in 55 and threw his sticks away for months. Years later I took him to see him at Carnegie Hall and he could handle it.