Buddy Rich was an American jazz drummer born in 1917 who had a prolific career spanning several decades. He began playing drums at 18 months old and toured as a child performer. In the late 1930s, he played with several big bands that helped launch his career, including those led by Artie Shaw, Bunny Berigan, and Tommy Dorsey. Rich went on to lead his own successful bands and was renowned for his technical skill and innovations in drumming technique. He recorded and performed extensively until his death in 1987, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential drummers in jazz history.
Buddy Rich was an American jazz drummer born in 1917 who had a prolific career spanning several decades. He began playing drums at 18 months old and toured as a child performer. In the late 1930s, he played with several big bands that helped launch his career, including those led by Artie Shaw, Bunny Berigan, and Tommy Dorsey. Rich went on to lead his own successful bands and was renowned for his technical skill and innovations in drumming technique. He recorded and performed extensively until his death in 1987, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential drummers in jazz history.
Buddy Rich was an American jazz drummer born in 1917 who had a prolific career spanning several decades. He began playing drums at 18 months old and toured as a child performer. In the late 1930s, he played with several big bands that helped launch his career, including those led by Artie Shaw, Bunny Berigan, and Tommy Dorsey. Rich went on to lead his own successful bands and was renowned for his technical skill and innovations in drumming technique. He recorded and performed extensively until his death in 1987, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential drummers in jazz history.
Buddy Rich was an American jazz drummer born in 1917 who had a prolific career spanning several decades. He began playing drums at 18 months old and toured as a child performer. In the late 1930s, he played with several big bands that helped launch his career, including those led by Artie Shaw, Bunny Berigan, and Tommy Dorsey. Rich went on to lead his own successful bands and was renowned for his technical skill and innovations in drumming technique. He recorded and performed extensively until his death in 1987, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential drummers in jazz history.
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Buddy Rich
By: Arshdeep Singh
Panesar Introduction His full name is Bernard Rich Buddy Rich is another name. American Jazz Drummer Birth: September 30, 1917, in Brooklyn, New York, United States Death: April 2, 1987, in Los Angeles, California Born into a Vaudevillian family Father: Robert Rich Mother: Bess Skolnik Siblings: Marjorie Rich, Martin Rich, Jo Rich Musical Upbringing 18 months old – Started playing drums His family supported him as they worked in the Vaudeville 6 years old – Toured Australia, under his parent’s guidance He was given the name “Baby Traps – the Drum Wonder” around this time Jo Jones – one of his biggest musical influencers Jo Jones – American Jazz drummer, Bandleader, encouraged the use of brushes on drums Big Break In the late 30’s – played with a few important groups – Artie Shaw Big Band – Bunny Berigan Big Band – Tommy Dorsey’s Big Band Late 30’s – played Jazz His first major recording was with the Vic Schoen Orchestra at the age of 21 1938 – His big break came as he joined Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra A special Big Band because it included… – Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra, Connie Haines, and Buddy Rich 1940 – their first recording – ‘Quiet Please’ from the album ‘Tommy Dorsey Collection feat. Frank Sinatra Vol. 2’ Career Highlights 1942 –1944: Joined the United States Marine Corps Early 50’s – Buddy Rich led various big bands because of the financial support given to Buddy Rich by Frank Sinatra – Buddy Rich Orchestra – Buddy Rich Big Band – Buddy Rich Band – The Big Band Machine 1940 – 1965, around his Big Break he played with many incredible musicians – Benny Carter – Harry James – Les Brown – Charlie Ventura 1950 – Bernard Rich was featured on an album that Max Roach played in. The Album – Charlie Parker Career Highlights Buddy Rich also came on many shows – The Steve Allen show 1954 – he was earning $1,500/week and he was the highest-paid sideman at that time 1955 – Famous album called Bernie’s Tune – Krupa and Rich 1966 – Launched his album Swingin’ New Big Band (After his first heart attack in1959) Around 1975 – PBS T.V. broadcasted his bands and his performance 1981 – Drum battle on the Muppet show (Muppet Character Animal and Buddy Rich) Some of his famous performances: (1) ‘Quiet Please’ from the album, ‘The Tommy Dorsey Collection feat. Frank Sinatra Vol. 2’ (1940) (2) ‘Not So Quiet Please’ from the album, ‘Weary Blues’ (1942) (3) ‘Laguna Leap (Take 3)’ from the album, ‘Anatomy of a Jam Session’ (1945) Their Importance in Jazz History Musical innovator – Drumstick crossovers – Extensive use of Hi-Hat Cymbals during a drum solo. A quote from Gene Krupa to Buddy Rich “the greatest drummer ever to have drawn breath.” He was always confident in his drumming skills He contributed his entire life to Drums His recordings or performances teach us how to play better in difficult scenarios He knows the type of Flavor to add during the solos and throughout the song, this makes him one of the best drummers that has ever lived. The Drum Battle https://youtu.be/G6cFDPIyQUU “Bernie’s Tune” – Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa 6 minute Drum battle It’s significant because … – Only recording where these drummers are playing continuously – It stores a substantial amount of drumming techniques and it is especially influential – Buddy Rich played with great technicality – Gene Krupa was an imaginative drummer in this recording. Bibliography https://drummingrevie w.com/buddy-rich/
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