Buddy Rich - The Classic CollaborationsAmerican jazz drummer and bandleader Buddy Rich, born September 1917, is still considered one of the most influential drummers of all time. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he discovered his affinity for jazz music at a young age and began drumming at two years old! He began playing jazz in 1937, working with acts such as Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, and Harry James. From 1942 to 1944, Rich served in the U. S. Marines. From 1945 to 1948, he led

"Dead End" which was the A-side to their first 45 on Big Crown that sold out in a matter of days

boogaloo bad-boy Adrian Croasdell compiled one of the first Galaxy/Fantasy album reissues for the Kent imprint ("Black Music Is Our Business")

Les Arrivants is an ensemble composed of Amijai Ben Shalev (bandoneon)

detached view and grace

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Two music videos are included on this enhanced CD along with a 12 page booklet

08 Trouble In My Head 09 Out Of My Brain 10 I Will Write You Poetry

Musicians featured on these recordings include Milt Jackson

singing "Beauty of My Dreams" (Cleveland's favorite Del song) with Flamekeeper vocalist Josh Richards

specialized

the Franco-American artist Lee-Ann Curren comes back with a sensual and colorful mini-album

• In a NYTimes review of the BAM performance