Rich, Buddy - Roar Of '74

NEW VINYL LP ON GROOVE MERCHANT 2015

180 GRAM VINYL

In late 1973, the Buddy Rich big band still featured the explosive drummer in prime, competitive form. The orchestra's key soloist during the era was Pat LaBarbera (doubling on tenor and soprano); guitarist Joe Beck also has a spot on "Big Mac." The charts (by Ernie Wilkins, John LaBarbera, Manny Albam, Greg Hopkins and Don Menza) for this album emphasize hard-driving swing, with the highlights including "Nuttville," "Senator Sam" and Menza's memorable "Time Check." 

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Tracklist

1. Nutville
2. Kilimanjaro Coconut
3. Big Mac
4. Backwoods Sideman
5. Time Check
6. Prelude To A Kiss
7. Waltz Of The Mushroom Hunters
8. Senator Sam