A thrilling big band piece featuring dynamic drumming and a diverse selection of songs.
This dynamic album captures the momentum of the 1971 recording, featuring a powerful big band arrangement of songs like "Superstar," also known by the Carpenters, Van Morrison's "Domino," and even "Heaven on Their Minds."
This album features Buddy Rich's unparalleled speed and powerful drumming, combined with the powerful sound of a big band. The album's selection leans heavily toward pop, with tracks like "Superstar" and "Domino" retaining the charm of the originals while elevating them with funky brass and a sharp beat. "Heaven on Their Minds" boldly showcases the drama of a musical number, accentuating the three-dimensional feel of a big band. Jazz standards like "Chelsea Bridge" and "Straight, No Chaser" are also included, with solos by tenor Pat LaBarbera and alto Jimmy Mosher bringing tension and excitement to the album. Rich's driving force, which brings together a diverse selection of songs at once, is exhilarating, making this album appealing to a wide audience, not just jazz fans.
A:
1)
Superstar
2)
Domino
3)
Chelsea Bridge
4)
Paul's Tune
B:
1)
Straight, No Chaser
2)
Heaven On Their Minds
3)
Pipe Dreams
4)
Countin' Them Long White Lines
5)
A Piece Of The Road
6)
Back Of The Bus
Congas, Bongos - Candido
Drums - Buddy Rich
Guitar - David Spinozza
Percussion - Phil Kraus
Producer - Pete Spargo
Trumpet - Lin Biviano
Trombone - Bruce Paulson
Engineer - Bob Simpson
Bass - Bob Daugherty
Artwork By [Art Director] - Acy Lehman
Trumpet - Jeff Stout
Tenor Saxophone, Flute - Pat LaBarbera
Piano - Bob Peterson
Liner Notes [Editor, Downbeat] - Dan Morgenstern
Trumpet - John DeFlon
Arranged By - John LaBarbera
Trombone - Tony DiMaggio
Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute - Joe Calo
Bass - Paul Kondziela
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute - Jimmy Mosher
Trumpet - Wayne Naus
Alto Saxophone, Flute - Brian A. Grivna
Bass Trombone - John Leys
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute - Don Englert
