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.
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A:
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1)
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Straight, No Chaser
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2)
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Heaven On Their Minds
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3)
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Pipe Dreams
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4)
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Countin' Them Long White Lines
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5)
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A Piece Of The Road
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6)
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Back Of The Bus
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B:
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1)
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Superstar
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Domino
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Chelsea Bridge
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4)
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Paul's Tune
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Congas, Bongos - Candido
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Drums - Buddy Rich
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Guitar - David Spinozza
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Percussion - Phil Kraus
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Producer - Pete Spargo
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Trumpet - Lin Biviano
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Trombone - Bruce Paulson
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Engineer - Bob Simpson
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Bass - Bob Daugherty
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Artwork By [Art Director] - Acy Lehman
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Trumpet - Jeff Stout
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Tenor Saxophone, Flute - Pat LaBarbera
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Piano - Bob Peterson
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Liner Notes [Editor, Downbeat] - Dan Morgenstern
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Trumpet - John DeFlon
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Arranged By - John LaBarbera
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Trombone - Tony DiMaggio
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Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute - Joe Calo
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Bass - Paul Kondziela
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Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute - Jimmy Mosher
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Trumpet - Wayne Naus
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Alto Saxophone, Flute - Brian A. Grivna
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Bass Trombone - John Leys
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Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute - Don Englert
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Photography [Front Cover] - David Redfern
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Photography - Nick Sangiamo