Buddy Rich is a legendary jazz performer and also a big influence on a lot of modern drummers. Listening to this live set, it’s easy to see why. There are a lot of exceptional performances here, and the drumming is often right out front. I’d highly recommend this to fans of jazz in general. It’s a potent release start to finish.

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This just screams out of the gate. It’s high energy and features some exceptional work from all involved. Rich gets a great, if short, drum solo. This is a powerhouse that’s just so cool.

A much slower cut, this is more of a balladic piece. It has some pretty melodies, yet still contains plenty of drama.

We’re back into fast paced territory here. This is a real workout. The drums drive a killer instrumental foray through all the changes. You can’t ignore that bass, either.

Starting with piano and drums we’re off on an energetic musical journey that’s also quite melodic. The piano is the dominant instrument, but you can’t ignore either the drums or the bass. I really love the bass solo mid-track.