Buddy Rich - Jazz Legend '70 to '87

[@sandy3482]

1973, At the Top of the Plaza, Rochester N. Y. I was 23 - I was there - I will never forget it. It is safe to say there never was and there will never be a better drummer than Buddy Rich

[@starsong8665]

I love West Side Story in that particular concert, so moving and full of emotion

[@bellavia5]

BUDDY RICH A drummer so talented -that his name became synonymos with Jazz and percussion. THE most intense and formidable Jazz drummer ever to sit behind a drum kit. We we're lucky to have him for so long a time. GOD Bless.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Like any musician is synonymous with their craft.. that is how it works.

[@hectorchavez3405]

@@morbidmanmusic you are one jealous dude

[@dmreeoogdaq]

The version of "West Side Story" in this film is so good it is absolutely stupid. Rich displays his absolute best in those solos: raw power, mind-boggling stick control, superhuman speed, accuracy, incredible finesse and sensitivity, and musicality...all at once. I've been playing drums for almost 30 years, and STILL...all I can do is sit here in complete amazement and shake my head and say, "Damn!" every once in a while. There are super-talented, creative, brilliant drummers out there right now, but no one is even in the same ballpark with things Buddy Rich did 30, 40, 50, 60 years ago. I often can't believe what I'm hearing and have to play it again (and again, and again...).

[@MsStormy333]

Well said!

[@turnitback]

I agree completely. Everything about it is breathtaking. The thing that struck me even more than everything else was his soling around the cymbals. I find it impossible to play with that control on cymbals for even a couple of bars.

[@boomer3150]

Same here.

[@paulbudd1330]

It's all been said, so many times before! There will NEVER! BE! ANOTHER! BUDDY 😢 GENIUS! " Not in a MILLION YEARS! Will there ever be any drummer, ANYWHERE! TO COMPARE! WITH " Mr BUDDY RICH! GOD BLESS! HIM! " RIP! " Paul Budd Brightlingsea Essex England UK XXXX

[@cheri238]

​@@paulbudd1330 Wow!!!!

[@MrZutty]

Buddy was great Not because of speed, chops etc. but because of his Swing! His time was perfect and he could swing his ass off. He is sorely missed!

[@morbidmanmusic]

Okay, but all I can say is if you ask anoyine what brought them to buddy was speed, and technique. Most, including you, likely, didn't love his swing till much later.

[@hectorchavez3405]

@@morbidmanmusic give it up

[@boomer3150]

@@morbidmanmusic Well-said.

[@MrKlemps]

This two-part documentary is one of the best, perhaps THE best documentaries ever done of a musician. And that's because the MUSICAL events are shown at length, and the voice-overs are minimal and, for once, not trying prove how smart the script-writer is. So let's hear it for the producers and for Mel Torme.

[@davidcurtis4478]

Buddy Rich - Best drummer in the world ever - period! David Curtis Drumming

[@mervinjohns3009]

Sorry ... pressed the wrong icon . BR .... the incomparable !!!!

[@dannywoody7266]

All time king of the drums. And he proved it over and over the greatest drummer ever draw breath

[@mervinjohns3009]

This documentary proves beyond any shadow of a doubt ......BUDDY RICH is the GOAT . I understand that different people have different tastes and preferences .....no argument there . I love and always will , Ginger Baker for his particularly quirky and individual style .....BUT neither Ginger or anyone else could compete with BR . INCOMPARABLE !!

[@johnnystark1736]

He is the teacher for all drummers!

[@nickturnbull4105]

Buddy was truly exceptional ,no doubt about that ,but let's not forget Tony Williams ,and now JoJo Mayer ,there's been so many great drummers Joe Morello etc etc

[@lindamorrison2929]

The greatest of all times, buddy attacked the drums like no other.

[@chriscollesano8463]

46:00, his brush work.. man. I had a big smile while watching that.

[@mervinjohns3009]

I know . Had not seen Buddy with brush in hand . No problem !!! Awesome !!!!!

[@simontills7090]

Best ever. No one even close. Amazing.

[@TheKtownhustler]

#neilpeart

[@julienpillonca6686]

@@TheKtownhustler neil peart ?????? Lol

[@julienpillonca6686]

Je was a muppet show drummer next to buddy. Fanboys never realistic.

[@robertalbiston7822]

Not Neal but Gene said of Buddy, 'the greatest drummer ever to have drawn breath.’ There is a small precision gap between the two; but credit to the great Mr. P. Snare section beginning at 21’ shows mastery and perfect note placememt.

[@dibber43]

@@robertalbiston7822 It was NOT Neil Peart that said that. It was Gene Krupa DECADES ago!

[@kevinn4592]

Buddy Rich……That guy could do things back then that drummers today are still trying to figure out today. A true genius.

[@tyler4girlz]

Kevin N He's the Jimi Hendrix of drums.

[@acohen1980]

Ty Ty : nah...you mean the Wes Montgomery or the Charlie Christian of drums....I don't think even Hendrix would agree with you..check him out on the Cavet interview.

[@MarkR1957]

+Ty Ty That's not a good analogy. Buddy was a Master Jazz musician. Hendrix was an influential rock guitarist, but no where near a master musician. There are 1000 plus Jazz and Classical guitarists who were/are light years ahead of Hendrix in every aspect of musicianship. The best rock musician is simply no match for the best Jazz musician, in any respect.

[@tyler4girlz]

+MarkR1957 What I meant by my analogy, is that Buddy did stuff on drums that many drummers to this day are still trying to figure out (like what Kevin N's comment was about), just like Jimi did stuff on guitar that most guitarists to this day are still trying to figure out. Both musicians had a taste/style/flavor all their own, that other musicians can't replicate....Just something I thought of when I read Kevin's comment. I'm probably still way off haha. Ah well.

[@MarkR1957]

Ty Ty You are probably not familiar with the Master Jazz and Classical guitarists. They are light years ahead of Hendrix on his best day, and there is nothing he played that hasn't been played by these master cats when they were years 18 years old. Hendrix was an influence to rock musicians because of what rock music is. But he was a far cry from being a great musician. Rock and roll VS. Jazz, Jazz wins every time.

[@WhenHerbSpeaks]

The Patron Saint of The Drumset. Buddy was, and always will be, KING. Poise. Grace. Attitude. Musicality. Skills. Power. Technique. Buddy Rich is The Frank Sinatra of DRUMMING. 'nuff said.

[@dibber43]

THE greatest drummer to ever walk planet earth...BAR NONE!!!

[@jeanraley6221]

I wholeheartedly agree with that statement and sentiment!!

[@jrsdsu1986]

no one else comes close. the king.

[@thomasrichmond2413]

My mom was part of the Buddy Rich fan club when she was in high school-in the 40’s!. In the 80’s, Buddy’s band would play a full week at Disneyland. I would be there every night.

[@drumwonder1917]

My understanding is that, he was often having severe back problems from a slipped disk, which makes these performances even more incredible. I heard that, sometimes, he literally almost had to be carried onto his throne, and then, despite his intense pain, he played like *this*. A one-of-a-kind drumming phenomena, no matter what anyone says . There is no doubt.

[@williamtaylor5193]

djdevine59 All true, and Buddy approached the instrument that way--life or death. It explains his ranting at other band members too. 100% all out effort.

[@JosephNordenbrockartistraction]

Any world famous drummer alive knows Buddy Rich is the top dog in the hall of fame history book !!!

[@williamtaylor5193]

+Joseph Nordenbrock True. And it's highly unusual that we talk about any area of human endeavor without disagreeing about who the best is, but when it comes to drumming, no one else is consistently in the discussion-- Buddy separated himself that clearly. Very few knowledgeable people hold a different opinion.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Your last line is comical. I hope you don't play..

[@BluesBoy-ij2rb]

"E V E R Y" drummer knows who Buddy Rich is !!!!!!!!!!.................................. Erik

[@boomer3150]

@@morbidmanmusic I play, and it is not comical...it is true.

[@seankatkus4424]

The best drummer who ever picked up a stick. Hands Down !!

[@fweddyfwintsone4491]

Many great drummers today, but Buddy truly broke the mold for big band drumming. He has set the bar so high I doubt anyone will ever achieve his level for this style of drumming.

[@johnnypenso9574]

Words like superstar, legend etc. are thrown around today like candy on Halloween. This guy was the very definition of legend, of superstar. He stood head and shoulders above the rest of his profession like Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus in their prime, like Michael Jordan in winning 6 straight titles and like Bobby Orr winning 2 scoring titles as a defenceman in his prime. Imperfect human beings in some ways but untouchable and unbeatable in others. These are the men that make even skeptics believe there may indeed be a God.

[@ChesterDrorze]

Two hours twenty-two minutes later... well thanks for that. I've been a Buddy fan since 1967 and have seen many pieces on KZbin - but these two are definitive. Having seen the great man many times and met him a few, I have a number of anecdotes. Here are just two: in 1970 (?) I first got to see him live. A theatre gig in Victoria, London. He opened with "Machine" (the number that started my life-long love of Jazz) - but it was during the "big" number (WSS or C1S - I don't recall) that they dimmed the stage lights and reduced the spotlight to Buddy. As he centred on the snare, it was reduced further, to cover just him and it. But suddenly the spot wandered off - and without missing a beat, Buddy continued with one hand, crooked the index finger of his other hand into the errant spot and beckoned it BACK! Huge laugh. The other concerns his appearance on the Royal Command Performance - again, 1970 (?) Topping the bill was Herb Alpert. Buddy was less than pleased that he - as with all the others - had to limit his performance to 10 minutes, while Herb got 20. Knowing this would bring him to a VAST British audience, he wanted to do WSS. But it was a 15-minute number. Solution? He shortened the arrangement and crammed a 7-minute solo into 4 minutes. I'd never seen anything LIKE it. I was watching it with a friend - and that performance converted HIM into a life-long Jazz fan. I wonder sometimes how MANY people were INTRODUCED to Jazz by Buddy...

[@crazy8sdrums]

Thanks for watching! :) Buddy was incredible! I've got some more vids of Buddy and others on my channel, and more to come!

[@johnreilly8812]

Crazy 8s Drums

[@johnmercurio8529]

Matchless!! Simply matchless to this day!! When you start that young and play as much as he did, we can maybe begin to understand the depth of the man, the musician and the drummer he was and forever always will be!! Like they say, one of a kind and the greatest of all time!! Miracles and blessings to you all 🙏🥁

[@TheGamerNerd025]

This video is phenomenal!! Buddy was such a legend. May his drumming never die! RIP Buddy

[@TonyDanger]

I only knew my uncle for 18 years before he passed away... and the best thing he ever showed me was Buddy RIch.

[@HadEnough745]

Thanks for sharing this and keeping Buddy alive. We need him now more than ever.

[@matchforest1091]

I want my kids and grans to apply as much energy as he did in whatever they choose to do

[@Bob-nu3xe]

once in a life time of the universe drummer and i got to see him how cool was that! many thanks for the post great job, Buddy was not only the master he worked he butt off over his life time to share his talent thank god he did

[@Teajryan]

I just love how this documentary lets the music play out...they make a point about his chops, and then show us!

[@chrismartin81]

Obviously a superhuman on the drumset the like of which we'll probably never see again. To say he was a genius is an underestimation of his phenomenal skills. Not just the best drummer in the world but the best in all creation. He's left a legacy of albums and videos that illustrate his God given gift for playing the drums!!!

[@Ireland299]

FAB FOR ALL DRUMMERS ... MY HERO BUDDY RICH FOR 35 YEARS SAVING 20P A DAY TO BUY HIS TAPES .... THANKS FOR POSTING ,,,,,, LOVE EVERY MIN OF THIS JAZZ MUSIC

[@edellis515]

Beyond this world

[@sohobob1]

BR was one of the music greats. Thanks for this video which shows him at his electrifying best.

[@jcw91371]

What a wonderful and amazing documentary; THANK YOU so much for sharing! As I watch this story unfold, I come to realize that modern drum set performances as we know them today simply would not exist without Buddy.

[@jimbarcelona1078]

The man was unbelievable fantastic the best drummer in the world. 😅

[@anthonysilva5312]

I studied music at Humber College in Toronto Canada. The sax player here on the far left (1st chair) is Pat Lebarbara. I remember walking down the hall one day and walking towards me was Pat and Chick Corea. That was unreal.

[@whatspadethinks]

Awesome documentary! I heard about this from a jazz band instructor in HS & looked for it for years. Went to a Tower Records one time and I got the DVD "Best of the Big Band Drummers Vol. 1" with some of the playing footage. Dude told me it wasn't in the "catalog" so I figured I wouldn't ever see it. Thanks so much man...

[@grantjohnston7148]

This solo in particular is so out there compared anything else. Love buddy, because he's my idle, yet some modern day drummers are also on another level.

[@geoffreyandress9801]

@1973 my fiancée and I saw the band at an outdoor concert in Lancaster, Pa. Raining cats and dogs. The stage covered, the band came out and each tune of the first set was more incredible than the one before. The crowd was enthusiastic and hung around. Break time comes and as the guys are leaving the stage Buddy says: “Come on back - we’ll play the second set right now before the audience drowns.” The trumpeters looked like they’d die. On they went - and again, every tune was somehow a step up from the one before. Thanks guys. Thanks Buddy.

[@HarryJoiner]

11:56 ... So true. I never thought about it that way. I guess this is why experts say “people don’t quit their jobs, they quit their bosses.”

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

Always thought Rich was too big of a drummer for a small band, til I watched this .. he was smooth in a quartet too!

[@kahjazz]

The best of the best! No dispute, ever!!!!!!!!!

[@joectv3626]

I remember buying this on dvd many years ago. Very well made 🎵🎶🎼🎶🎵✌

[@MegaLJ3]

For one it's a blessing to have film data on one, if not the one and only true master of drumming. It's hard to conceive that anyone could be critical of such a dynamic player in our time.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

BEYOND Virtuosic, almost inhuman!

[@scottclute8413]

He,and Gene Krupa turned us younger aspirants into a stronger interest of percussion Thanks to both..

[@chriscollesano8463]

One thing I really wish that some of these camera guys would’ve captured, was his foot work!

[@leicaman56]

Thanks Bruce Klauber for a well written and co-produced documentary! I saw Buddy for the first time on my 13th birthday at the Norton (Ohio) Brown Derby in 1969. And continued to follow him throughout the rest of his "career". (Also managed to get his autograph 3 times along the way)

[@scottclute8413]

Steve Hard as well,evolved in the lineup.

[@crazy8sdrums]

You are welcome, and thank you for watching! I've got lots of awesome drum performances on my channel so subscribe if ya dig it! Cheers!

[@scottclute8413]

Thanks for the memories!!!

[@xFreestyleKingx]

14:05 that fast one hand of his... my god!!

[@ForeignObject101]

Good Lord. This man's talent is beyond words. Unfuckingbelievable.

[@vova47]

You kiss your mother with this mouth?

[@chrom6419]

"Eugene Bertram "Gene" Krupa (January 15, 1909 - October 16, 1973) was an American jazz and big band drummer, band leader, actor, and composer. Known for his highly energetic, flamboyant style and for his showmanship, Krupa is considered one of the most influential drummers of all time and one of the first major percussive soloists."

[@Cloxedits108]

Such a hero and inspiration.

[@jackswing-ep7cf]

Buddy rich just cook em. the best ever

[@philsar22]

There will never be another Buddy Rich EVERRRRRR!!!

[@Jellybeantiger]

I thought in the 70s,everyone did have distinctive sounds but now,every drummer sounds the same.Buddy brilliant doco.

[@joshuajuaire8757]

Buddy had some cool drum sticks in his life

[@JoeNocella]

1:02:33 nice ending..If you watch his closed roll, you can see how super smooth it was..

[@bRadicalmagic1]

I got to see Buddy live in Klamath Falls Oregon in 83 , I got to hold his sticks after the concert & let me tell you that they were LIGHT .

[@salmonella4u]

+bRad “bRadicalMagic” Nichols I have a task for you. Since I have seen Buddy use different types of sticks with different weights,shoulders, heads and tapers, could you describe the sticks today, if you remember? Only once, one of these videos at the intro, do they show the sticks that seem to closely match the Vic Firth Buddy Rich Signature Series(which I use and they, so far, work the best for me). Like for instance, if you went onto the Vic Firth web site and could point out a stick that may match what you got to hold in your hands.

[@bRadicalmagic1]

I would describe them as an all wood, thin, and extremely light weight . Like a 7a perhaps ?

[@salmonella4u]

bRad Nichols Just don't see how he could have pounded them on the drums so articulately doing those rudiments. I guess it's just me. The so called Vic Firth Buddy Rich signature series sticks are thicker, more rounder head, wider neck with less taper works, but I wish they had something identical but just a mm or so smaller, same length.

[@bRadicalmagic1]

Yes, I too have a set of these signature sticks, they are NOTHING LIKE HIS sticks at all ! ! ! The signature sticks are BEASTS compared to what Buddy actually used .

[@salmonella4u]

bRad Nichols but they insist that these were what he used. but it's wrong. You look at any of his performances and slow down the frames, you can tell that he almost never seemed to used these. Only in one or two videos have I seen him with such sticks.

[@anonymusum]

Gosh - I knew of course that he was a brilliant drummer, but just now I realize that he played every tune by memory. That´s just crazy as the last big band arrangements were quite difficult.

[@muratkaraali5704]

A genius. I know some guys that deem themselves drummers and have no idea who Buddy Rich is. Go figure!

[@migrangazanchyan4952]

So true. Unfortunately.

[@jimbones0]

My favorite solo at 49:27. I am amazed at how much musical development he is able to get just from playing the cymbals. I've seen it countless times and it still mesmerizes me.

[@johnreilly8812]

jimbones0

[@theavenger3363]

The incredible master Buddy Rich. Ledgend, gentleman and will live a 1000 more years. 🤗

[@MsStormy333]

Not only was he the best ever, but he knew the "visual entertaining":... notice he had all the others members of the band turn to watch him during his solo 13:40 to 17:40.... that is all "show stuff".. outstanding!

[@DanielReyna-d7u]

I love this ❤ band man go ahead buddy rich

[@charlesdexterbrewer6586]

Inspirational, thank you. I highly recommend Buddy Rich Just in Time The Final Recording live @ Ronnie Scott’s 19th and 20th November 1986. Gearbox records double album.

[@rovikab6561]

Worlds greatest Drummer.

[@roybeckerman9253]

Buddy only thinks how good he feels, when he plays, he said. We all feel good , watching him.

[@toddaustin3961]

with all the drummers since and down the line, including Pert, Bonham, Palmer, et.al I don't think any can or did, come close to Buddy Rich

[@simontills7090]

Years ago, many top jazz musicians, even when they weren't on tour, went out of their way to perform at Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Bristol, CT. Terrific venue. Beautiful location. The Norton family, who owned the Park, were big patrons of the art, which many call the only original American music genre. I had the pleasure of buying and having a drink with Buddy during one if their breaks, sometime in the 70s I believe. There are very few left that were lucky enough to see him and his band. I feel sorry for anyone who never did.

[@speedoflite1]

thrilling drumming

[@JOMISAG]

Buddy Rich ¡irrepetible! ¡excelente!. Maestro de maestros.

[@LoyalOpposition]

One of my favorite drummers as a teen. Now in my 40s, I (still) love John Densmore (The Doors) and Danny Seraphine (Chicago)

[@LoyalOpposition]

and I can tell them (and almost anyone else) apart!

[@tipasoneinthisone9498]

Thanks got this incredible footage

[@davekenney1874]

I saw him play at summerfest Mil. and they did West Side Story, it was beyond words, his energy was amazing and the other soloist were equally incredible

[@williamtaylor5193]

R.I.P. Buddy. You're still the greatest!

[@drumburov]

Как же я его люблю! Нет ему равных!Это вам не бласт-биты тарахтеть.

[@billweg1463]

Unbelievable Absolutely amazing

[@tomsimenauer143]

Love him so much.

[@jimbarcelona1078]

I love this particular song with the brushes.

[@JHATDRUMMER1976]

my first introduction to buddy was his appearance on the muppet show my uncle showed me how buddy held the sticks and told me he was the best drummer ever thanks for the upload R I P buddy you are the greatest

[@adityatyagi4009]

I don't think there has ever been a drummer, past or present, who played the drums as intensely as Buddy Rich did!

[@letsgomets002]

Buddy Rich definitely a Narcissist but nobody can refute his #1 drumming, in the world.

[@davidemmet7343]

*Buddy Rich would have been great in Nashville's Wrecking Crew!*

[@MichaelOBrien-z8i]

Buddy Rich was A One Man Wrecking Crew!! mob 🔥☮️

[@Braglemaster123]

The greatest !!

[@sergemichelerard7830]

Excellent buddy rich magnifique

[@philippelapeyre9545]

C'est mon modèle de batteur chef d'orchestre TOP SUPER EXCELLENT !!! 🌿🌹🌿🌞🌿🌹🌿🌞🌿🌹🌿🌈❤️❤️❤️🌈🕊️

[@Jellybeantiger]

World’s greatest musician.

[@ianhendrytube]

Thank you so much for iploading this!!

[@HoracioLaresdivito]

Había oído de buddy,pero lo había visto en acción como ahora,un verdadero "monstruo, gracias por mostrarlo😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ididyermom3273]

"When I play the theater, I really play the theater!" His battle against Animal is just the best! Probably one of the biggest influences as to why I chose the drums as a kid over all the other instruments because I loved the Muppet Show and Animal! gotta hand it to the drummer playing Animal's parts, held his own for sure!

[@조병순-f6y]

대단히감사합니다. 누무프레이가 감격스러워 가슴이벅차서 표현을 못하겠습니다 좋은연주를시청하니 정말고맙습니다 감사합니다..조병순..드림

[@Markfoster01]

Simply incredible.

[@wphh7272]

@ 50:15 that long-haul left hand!!! Just HOW????

[@GammaRay-th1zs]

BUDDY RICH, HE IS MY VERY SPECIAL BUDDY ❤ IN FACT & TRUTH.!!

[@pinball1970]

That first solo is just nuts. 3 piece suit too.

[@TAMA42]

thanks realy needed to see this heard about it but couldn't find it thanks again

[@bAgRiMoIrEsS.4]

Buddy kills it..!! Best Superstar..

[@loucontino4804]

Someone once asked Buddy, what's the most difficult rudiment to master and he said flat-out, "The Single Stroke Roll."