mjzee Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Release date December 6: A previously unreleased treasure. This is the final ever recording of the legendary, influential drummer, whose impact across Rock, Funk and Soul, as well as Jazz, is unrivalled to this day. Recorded over 2 nights, 19th & 20th November 1986, at Ronnie Scott's in London, England. Available as 4 physical formats, as standard and Deluxe. The deluxe, Collector's Editions include a full 30 minutes of extra material, including a gob-smacking drum solo demonstrating that even toward the end of his life, his playing was unsurpassable The Collector's Editions will be available in limited batches at a time, to optimise their value, and increase collectability. Includes full liner notes by Buddy's daughter Cath, who also appears as a guest vocalist on the recording 'My dad chose set lists for the two nights that I hadn't heard before. He was always brilliant in choosing the right sets, but this time he shied away from the tried and true and went to places musically that were very different. It was as if he knew that he didn't have to prove anything anymore and could relax and go wherever he wanted and enjoy it. I think the end result proves just that. For two incredible nights I got to sit in the audience and cheer right along with everyone else. I will always remember that time as one of the greatest moments in my life. Now I can revel in the fact that, thankfully, his last recordings were caught on tape for all of us to enjoy forever. It has taken thirty-three years to finally get these recordings out. An absolute labor of love that I never gave up on. At times it was quite a struggle, but in the end it was all about the music.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Who's in the band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duaneiac Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 30 minutes ago, JSngry said: Who's in the band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Yeah, but still... Also, who is releasing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted December 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 There is a very positive review of this album by Will Friedwald in the WSJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 This is an excellent release - one to add to the list of the Rich Band’s best and once again, they deliver big time at Ronnie Scotts ! Sound is excellent and the atmosphere of a Rich gig at Ronnie’s is well captured. I saw the band there a few times some years previous to this and it was always spectacular and played to packed multiple shows. Note - there is a 1CD version with about 14 tracks and 70 minutes of music and also a ‘collectors’ 2CD version which adds an additional 30 min track. 2LP and 3LP options are also offered by Gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrdlu Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) I have never liked Buddy's drum sound, though, of course, his techique was impressive. I was delighted to come across a video in which he spoke out against "country" music. That stuff is all hyper-clichéd crap, and that goes for their halloween costumes too. "Ah luv him, but he puked in my beer, twang twang twang." "He hit me, but it felt lark a kiss." Good for you, Buddy. That "Motown" stuff was crap, too. Edited January 25, 2020 by Shrdlu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Very impressed with the quality of the section work in the band on this release. What a way to bow out with your final recording ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 5 hours ago, sidewinder said: Note - there is a 1CD version with about 14 tracks and 70 minutes of music and also a ‘collectors’ 2CD version which adds an additional 30 min track. 2LP and 3LP options are also offered by Gearbox. What is that 30 minute track? The bus tapes, an extended drum solo, a really extended band cut, just what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapscott Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 4 hours ago, JSngry said: What is that 30 minute track? The bus tapes, an extended drum solo, a really extended band cut, just what is it? It is Bob Mintzer's "Good News". I am not a big fan of much of Mintzer's writing, but I like this piece. One of his best, I think. Extended solos by Steve Marcus and Buddy. Beautifully recorded. The whole package is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 It’s an extended band track, a Bob Mintzer composition and featuring Steve Marcus on tenor. Listening to it now - definitely worth having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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