Buddy Rich Oslo Norway 1970 live

[@onemoremisfit]

No solo required, Buddy grooves hard and band is in the zone. Satisfaction guaranteed.

[@cloudview747]

😊

[@dantheman3825]

"Keep the customer Satisfied" lol

[@dherz108]

BR seems happier than usual with the music, the band and the whole gig. Really crisp.

[@sticktrik]

Fuck the soloing!! We all know that’s what Buddy is known for! But,!...here we see the way he drives the band and musically sets up the horn figures!! Incredible!!!

[@cloudview747]

Buddy's ability to drive and support a jazz band was truly astonishing. It was about as close to musical perfection as I think we'll ever hear.

[@ajn465]

Wow! How did I miss this one? Fun to watch buddy enjoying Rick Stepton so much. We became pretty friendly during my time at Berklee in the 80s. Monster player, and a very sharp wit as well

[@cloudview747]

🙂

[@bigswingface5847]

I just finished his book. A lot of really interesting stuff about Buddy and his time(s) on B's band.

[@dylangatenby9928]

Good charts throughout. Preach and Teach is a likable one. Thanks Cloud!!

[@cloudview747]

:-)

[@francescoferrarese4737]

For me the best Big Band in the world,Buddy Is not human possibile drummers!

[@jamesmerriner1513]

Magnificent drum intro to all blues,mr rich had it all ,period.

[@bigswingface5847]

All Blues? Where?

[@bigswingface5847]

MMM - - - yeah, but it's called "Basically Blues", not "All Blues" as JM stated.

[@buddyrichforever]

Preach and Teach again is absolutely stunning.

[@cloudview747]

+graham sheridan Yes, ya gotta love Preach and Teach! And not just on this video like you say, but other videos like Paris 1970, Paris 1971, and The Mike Douglas Show 1976 where Dean Pratt and the other Killer Force trumpeters just wail!

[@SuperKeswick]

@@cloudview747 written by UK pianist John Burch

[@bobbysands6923]

The Hammond is a killer on this, as is the flute. Interesting instrumentation with the 2nd tune. I mean...they KILL it. Thanks for the post.

[@cloudview747]

You are welcome.

[@lmarsz6839]

being a bassist before switching to drums many years ago I really appreciate the subtle interactions up close between Buddy and his bassist during that inspiring bass solo! The audio was quite good and made one feel as if you were sitting right beside them during that intimate exchange which was uniquely captured at this show and that was quite a moment not lost on me and also supremely demonstrates Buddy's ability to focus on a single member of the band to encourage an even better performance out of them. Awesome posting! Thanks!

[@cloudview747]

+L&R Mars Great comments, thanks! And I am very glad you like the post. My pleasure.

[@magn8195]

Rick Laird then joined the Mahavishnu Orchestra a year later. I wonder why he didn't want to continue with the Buddy Rich Orchestra?

[@geoffreydlang]

"Sorry drummers, no drum solo.."? This is an OUTSTANDING illustration of Buddy's ensemble playing!! Drummers could use more of this kinda thing... Thank you for sharing!

[@cloudview747]

You are welcome, and very good point you make.

[@bombocropper5142]

This is where Buddy was at his best. His solos are legendary but his ensemble work has never been equaled, his total immersion expresses the very soul of the musical content, to this day no other drummers express the composition like Buddy. Serious drummers appreciate his ensemble work more than his solos. Great post thanks!!

[@pstewartdrum]

It’s the most impressive thing to me.

[@johnastrup1549]

BUDDY DRUMS RICH. HAD IT ALL 👐

[@cloudview747]

😊

[@SOGER28]

Uno de mis bateristas favoritos, saludos desde México........

[@lubac5128]

Saludos desde Chile!

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Nice! Thanks for posting this all together.

[@cloudview747]

+Mike James You are very welcome. Just like your website mikejamesjazz.com is a fantastic one-stop site to find tons of BR audio (thanks!), I am creating my YT BR video Playlist be a one-stop place to find all the quality BR videos not found elsewhere on YT.

[@eriksmithdrummer]

Nice to see this go around the net for the pleasure of Buddy fans. I personally got this out from the Norwegian National Broadcasting archives about 15 years ago since i have a good friend who used to be a jazz producer for the network. I traded it around to a few people and it has been showing up for many years on YT. The producer told me that it was never broadcast. Only 3 songs exists. The venue is called Njaardhallen, an old handball arena close to my house in oslo, still in use today.

[@cloudview747]

+erik smith I think I speak for many, many BR fans when I say: Thank You Erik for getting this video out of the archives!! It's always nice to connect with someone else who, like myself, had the determination and put forth the effort to get BR videos out from just gathering dust so that everyone can enjoy and learn from them. (Like you I am the source collector, as they say, for a few of the BR vids now circulating.)

[@eriksmithdrummer]

+cloudview747 Yes, we need to get it all out there for people to enjoy and to keep Buddy´s legacy alive for the next generations. I also got the audio of Buddy´s concert in Oslo in March 1977 with the Killer Force out from the broadcast archives back in the 90s. Part of it was already erased (!) Speaking of which, BR band member Dean Pratt says the Killer Force was recorded for TV in March 1977. I know the audio became the "live in poland" LP/CD. Do you know anything about the filmed footage from this? I recently wrote to the Polish national broadcasting about this to inquire.

[@cloudview747]

+erik smith I've heard the same thing - maybe from Dean because we have talked a great deal - but never in all my dealings with collectors has anyone said anything about having that 1977 Poland footage. And thanks for Oslo 1977 audio!! Regarding the videos where I am the source collector, if you would like to you can email me at [e-mail] to discuss whether you may not have the best quality available - which we could then remedy!

[@TrumpetTNT]

Even though Oslo is the capital of Norway, not Poland?

[@eriksmithdrummer]

You are right Simon, Oslo is the capital of my country Norway, not Poland..

[@jamesmerriner1513]

Nice bass solo,but that beautiful buddy rich groove in the background!

[@cjgaddy]

SAXES(L-R): Pat LaBarbera, Bob Martin, Richie Cole, Don Englert, Joe Calo(b) BONEs(L-R): Tony Lada, Rick Stepton, Jim Ehrmin(b) TPTs(L-R): Danny Hayes, John Madrid(L), Joe Giorgianni, John Deflon P: Dave McRae B: Rick Laird BR BAND 1970 EUROPE TOUR (Oct/Nov 1970)

[@skipmessier765]

Amazing that Rick Laird changed gears and went from here to the Mahavishnu Orchestra (if I’m thinking of the same guy).

[@skipmessier765]

What a tight band !

[@johnhewitt1324]

The alto player is Richie Colec

[@bigd-1-channel514]

The organist is outstanding, great stuff.

[@cloudview747]

+Mr DDD3az Agreed!

[@bigd-1-channel514]

So who is he?

[@RickFreeloader]

+Mr DDD3az Richie Cole, Jimmy Mosher - alto sax, flute Pat LaBarbera, Don Englert - tenor sax, flute Joe Calo - baritone sax Dave MacRae - organ Rick Laird - bass

[@mikeromano2219]

bob martin alto not jimmy mosher

[@TrumpetTNT]

Correct! I know Bob having done a number of jazz gigs with him here in London, where he has lived for about the last 15 years

[@jamesmerriner1513]

bit of jethro tull going on there with the flutist,fantastic!

[@GabrielOliveira-wq9fq]

ISTO É MÚSICA! ISTO É JAZZ ! ESTE É BBBUUUDDDYYY RRRIIICCCHHH 👏👏👏👏🎶🎶🎶🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆!!!!!!!!!

[@stevebullard685]

Thanks again for posting these new videos. This band was the so called rock era band, had sort of a rock feel to some of the charts. Kind of liked these versions especially on Basically Blues. Some of the instrument mics didn't seem to be working very well. I thought the bass player looked alot like Bobby Darin.

[@cloudview747]

+Steve Bullard Glad you are enjoying them!

[@chipstern1]

Rick Laird on bass, sounding great. They fell out a number of times. Buddy fired him a number of times, but always rehired him for More Money.

[@polara01]

Chip, I didn't know that... What was Buddy's beef with him he seemed awesome and one of my favorite bassists that he ever played with such a bluesy player with a great tone from his rig. Peace, Bob

[@chipstern1]

@@polara01 Don't know that Buddy had any beef with Laird. Loved his playing. The drummer could be a tempestuous presence. The one time I met him, he was very nice to me

[@jamesmerriner1513]

Guy on the organ looks like the dude from the goodies.great player.

[@charleswinokoor6023]

Good solo by Rick Laird.

[@erzug]

Even John Denver looked and sounded good playing the sax from the 17:18 mark.

[@polara01]

I was thinking the same thing and probably a lot of other people from our generation lol. Can you imagine The Ribbing that guy got how about his resemblance... nevertheless a great musician and so young! Hopefully he is still around...?

[@erzug]

@@polara01 As long as he didn't have his own private plane, I guess.

[@polara01]

@@erzug I forgot about that situation... Talk about a tragedy. Who would have known poor guy would have taken it that hard and did something like that... at least from what I remember that is what the story was that he was so distraught after being accused of hoarding gas during a gas crisis for his plane that he let it run out of gas intentionally committing suicide because he could not face the ridicule from the public for what he did which nowadays would seem ridiculous compared to the outrageous things that celebrities have been doing. Truly a sad story

[@martindalmasi5340]

Thats a young Richie Cole.. He passed away not long ago

[@cjgaddy]

THE GREAT RICHIE COLE !!!!

[@erzug]

Love what he does at the 2:49 mark.

[@geoffnelson4777]

7 November 1970 - Njaardhallen - Oslo

[@jackiee777]

Thanks for the date, venue and city.

[@jamesmerriner1513]

4.07, NICE BIT OF CYMBAL WORK RIGHT THERE!

[@georgekilroy2670]

1. NORWEGIAN WOOD2. BASICALLY BLUES3. PREACH AND TEACH

[@buddyrichforever]

I think preach is one of the greatest charts he did. It's so exciting ... I can only imagine how being in the room when this was played live must have been like .

[@jvh8806]

In my time seeing BR alls I can say is it was truly some of the best times in my lifetime ! It was as if time stood still and you were at the greatest musical magic-show in human history ! You never wanted it to end ! Best music and best players and best times !

[@cloudview747]

Ditto from me!

[@mmaddox1787]

Does anyone know the names of the pieces?

[@cloudview747]

Norwegian Wood Basically Blues Preach and Teach

[@jstokes6726]

Is the bass player Rick Laird who went on to play with Mahavishnu Orchestra?

[@TrumpetTNT]

Yes

[@BOOGITY7]

DAYUM!!!!!!

[@cloudview747]

Yeah. Not too shabby!!

[@Joshualbm]

One solo in Oslo.

[@KDJW5]

What's the name of the first song??

[@cloudview747]

It sure sounds familiar!!

[@MusicLiberates]

Norweigian Wood by John Lennon

[@jamesmerriner1513]

5.16.nice stick twirl.

[@Bob-nu3xe]

play that preach and teach at the local church I think God would have popped in to have a listen!

[@edellis7691]

God

[@magn8195]

What's the setlist?

[@georgekilroy2670]

Ritchi looks like John Denver!

[@braintreecat]

I think that's Rick Stepton as the trombone soloist.

[@cloudview747]

I believe you are correct!

[@bigswingface5847]

It is, indeed.

[@bevofrancis8030]

Trombone soloist on Basically Blues?? Personnel??

[@cloudview747]

This concert was in November. The BR discography by Doug Meriwether says that as of October the personnel was: Joe Giorgianni, John Madrid, Ernie Jones, John DeFlon (tp); Rick Stepton, Tony Lada (tb); Jim Ebrmin (b-tb); Richie Cole, Bob Martin (as/fl); Pat LaBarbera (ts/ss/fl); Don Englert (ts/fl); Joe Calo (bar); Dave MacRae (p/org); Walt Namuth (g); Rick Laird (f-b)

[@mikeromano2219]

no ernie jones. danny hayes jazz trumpet.

[@bigswingface5847]

Tony Lada.

[@edellis515]

Sax!!!!!!!!

[@blackarrow9072]

Get a Mac.

[@thatfeeble-mindedboy]

OK … you can be the greatest and highest paid drummer that ever lived … buuut … you have to go through life looking like… a… well, … a chimpanzee… do we have a deal? Make it snappy, kid … I still got Steve Tyler and uhhh … Keith Richards to talk to …