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Joyous 1967 set from the legendary drummer & his excellent band, features a swingin' rendition of 'Beat Goes On'
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Oh my goodness! Ive just bought this album, chucked it onto tape to put it in the car and it is just amazing. The best music to drive to, the best music to cheer you up, to get you in the mood to party, to dance... this is pure upbeat excellence. Its lively, its superbly played and just sounds great. The drums could be a little higher in the mix but thats a minor point.
I am a drummer and this is my first buddy rich album... it wont be my last.
I am a drummer and this is my first buddy rich album... it wont be my last.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"Big Swing Face" is one of Buddy's more popular albums, and I would certainly describe it as a classic. I first heard Buddy Rich when I was a kid when an older cousin of mine played me some of his LPs. Needless to say, I was mesmerised, and spent the next four decades of my life as a drummer.
This CD version also contains tracks that are not on the original LP release, which I still own. Even today, this recording remains one of my all-time favourite Rich albums. You can really feel the atmosphere of the gig, and the band just groove so well. His music crossed categories, and attracted a huge audience, and even if you're not into jazz, or drumming for that matter, you will love this album.
I was fortunate enough to see the Buddy Rich Big Band on two occasions back in the 80's, and even met the great man at the second gig. He was, and still is, my drumming hero, and I feel honoured to have seen him play live. The guy was a genius. He could play things on a drumkit that were incredible, and leave even today's top Session players (Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, etc.), shaking their heads in disbelief.
One of the many highlights on this recording is when Buddy introduces his 12 and a half-year-old daughter Cathy, onto the bandstand to sing "The Beat Goes On". It is here that you start to appreciate how much of an "entertainer" Buddy was, and audiences always loved when he got out front. Often known for his wonderful sense of humour, Buddy could charm any audience with his great wit and warmth of character.
"Big Swing Face" is a fantastic album. If I had to choose just one Buddy Rich CD that everyone should buy, this would be the one. You will be tapping your feet throughout this recording, and the music and feel of this recording just gets to you. This band is hot man! Buddy could swing like no other.
Buy it today.
Yanek
This CD version also contains tracks that are not on the original LP release, which I still own. Even today, this recording remains one of my all-time favourite Rich albums. You can really feel the atmosphere of the gig, and the band just groove so well. His music crossed categories, and attracted a huge audience, and even if you're not into jazz, or drumming for that matter, you will love this album.
I was fortunate enough to see the Buddy Rich Big Band on two occasions back in the 80's, and even met the great man at the second gig. He was, and still is, my drumming hero, and I feel honoured to have seen him play live. The guy was a genius. He could play things on a drumkit that were incredible, and leave even today's top Session players (Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, etc.), shaking their heads in disbelief.
One of the many highlights on this recording is when Buddy introduces his 12 and a half-year-old daughter Cathy, onto the bandstand to sing "The Beat Goes On". It is here that you start to appreciate how much of an "entertainer" Buddy was, and audiences always loved when he got out front. Often known for his wonderful sense of humour, Buddy could charm any audience with his great wit and warmth of character.
"Big Swing Face" is a fantastic album. If I had to choose just one Buddy Rich CD that everyone should buy, this would be the one. You will be tapping your feet throughout this recording, and the music and feel of this recording just gets to you. This band is hot man! Buddy could swing like no other.
Buy it today.
Yanek
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
and by the best i mean, THE best. This has got to be some of the most up beat, swining and tasteful big band work in history. This is renowned as one of the best CDs of buddy and his big band, and here they are on top form. Buddy's drumming is superb, as are the rest of his band, with everyone stepping into the spotlight at one time or another, and none dissapointing.
Buy this, for £4 you've got nothing to lose.
Buy this, for £4 you've got nothing to lose.
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Big Swing Face/Buddy Rich
An excellent album from the worlds greatest" big-band" drummer.
Also the Favourite drummer of Charlie "Bird" Parker. (say no more).
Also the Favourite drummer of Charlie "Bird" Parker. (say no more).
Published 1 month ago by a w soley
Buddyful
I was bought this album in an old Cd/Dvd shop down a fashionable Glasgow West end alleyway, on one of my first trips to the city. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Penny Dixon
My first Buddy Rich album
I was disappointed with this album. I expected more variety. Their version of Norwegian Wood is outstanding but then, for me, nothing else touched that standard. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2009 by Stephen Cosby
Yet another awesome Buddy Rich album!
My first Buddy Rich album was "Mercy, Mercy" and it got me hooked on the fabulous sound of the band. When I brough this album I was just shocked by just how good the band is! Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2008 by Ciaran
A swinging album from a swinging band !!
This is one of Buddy's really famous and most loved records, it has many of the tunes on it that became the bands standards. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2000 by R BRIAN
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