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Interview Buddy Nutville

Buddy talks about upcoming shows in Florida and about his new album "The Roar Of 74". He also jokes about not playing ballrooms, and talks about Gene Krupa. Buddy plays a tune with the band. Personnel: Johnny Carson, host Buddy Rich, Lana Cantrell, Marty Brill, Rufus Youngblood

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Opening Tune Introductions Strike Up The Band Unknown You Turned The Tables On Me Someone To Watch Over Me Goody Goody Introductions Avalon* The Man I Love* How High The Moon* Introductions Disc Jockey Jump* T.D.'s Boogie Woogie* Let Me Off Uptown Let Me Off Uptown (encore) Introductions It's Been A Long, Long Time* Drum Boogie* Introductions Unknown

*Buddy Rich on drums

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Nutville Preach and Teach Here's That Rainy Day Straight, No Chaser Wave West Side Story Medley

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In A Mellow Tone Something Goodbye Yesterday Rocky and Bullwinkle Ya Gotta Try West Side Story Medley

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Three Day Sucker (Alternate Take)

Personnel: Frank Szabo, John Hoffman, Greg Hopkins, Francis Bonney (tp) Keith O'Quinn, Alan Kaplan (tb) Jerry Keleb (b-tb) Joe Romano (as/ss/fl) Ralph Olson (as/fl) Pat LaBarbera (ts/ss/fl) Bob Crea (ts/fl) Jerry Keleb (bar) Mitch Kerper (p) Jay Leonhart (f-b) Buddy Rich (d)

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Sierra Lonely Billy's Bounce Chameleon Howie's Tune The Bull Second Avenue Blues Donna Lee Jumpin' At The Woodside Nica's Dream

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Avalon Moonglow C Jam Blues Song Introduction Memories of You Take The A Train Song Introduction Body and Soul Back Home In Indiana The Man I Love Flying Home Stompin' At The Savoy When The Saints Go Marchin' In Applause Outro

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Introduction by George Wein Drum Summit Announcements By George Wein

Drum Extravaganza with Elvin, Max, Art, and Buddy Elvin Jones - drums Art Blakey - drums Max Roach - drums Buddy Rich - drums As part of a big Radio City Music Hall show on July 7, during the 1974 Newport Jazz Festival, impresario George Wein assembled four of the greatest drummers in jazz for a drum extravaganza. And as he prefaced before the proceedings began, "This is not a war or a battle; it's four great artists playing together." Essentially borrowing an idea pioneered by the Gretsch drum company for its regular "Gretsch Nights" at Birdland back in 1960, this historic encounter features four legendary drummers - each an individual stylist and respected bandleader in his own right - exploring to the fullest extent the rhythmic and melodic possibilities of their respective kits. The pure polyrhythmic nature of the first soloist, who holds to a swinging ride cymbal pulse while deftly traversing his tom toms and snare with explosive aplomb, indicates Art Blakey. Next up is Elvin Jones, whose looser approach to the beat, along with some of his African-influenced polyrhythms on the kit, is instantly revealing. Following a distinct break of applause, we hear remarkably rapid hands on the kit with impeccably clean technique and a few bebop references thrown in, along with some incredibly slick rolls on the snare, all of which suggest Buddy Rich. The well-executed nature of Rich's solo, in which he sounds like he's emulating a well-choreographed routine by a virtuosic tap dancer like Fred Astaire, is a dead give-away, as is his ability to play nonchalantly through in double-time phrases. And he builds to a show-stopping crescendo in classic Buddy Rich big band fashion. Next up is the very skillful drummer-conceptualist-bandleader Max Roach, who begins in a more understated manner, making references to his famous "The Drum Also Waltzes" solo from his landmark 1966 release, Drums Unlimited. The opening bass drum ostinato figure and slick hi-hat work, along with the African influenced melodic tendencies on the kit (which he explored in greater depth with the seven-piece percussion ensemble he formed in 1970 called M'Boom) are Roach signatures. The four drumming greats continue in that order - Blakey, Jones, Rich, Roach - making impressive, personal statements on the kit and revealing themselves along the way by their signatures (Blakey's sheer drive and African polyrhythms, Jones' loose-limbed whirlwind traversing of the kit, Rich's uncannily swift hands and 'mop-mop' bebop references, and Roach's sizzling hi-hat work and creative ways of cutting up the beat). They all converge on a massive four-drum crescendo to take this drum summit out in high-flying fashion. There are plenty of sparks here over the course of 36 minutes. Drummers and all fans of outrageously brilliant drumming are highly encouraged to check out this thrilling skins summit from Radio City Music Hall, circa 1974… And pick your own favorites. (Milkowski)

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Time Check Senator Sam Nutville Ballad Trio Buddy Speaks West Side Story Medley

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15 minutes

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Buddy Rich Announcement / Supporting Announcement Assisting The US Oil Crisis

Buddy Rich participates in a special radio program show to support the US against the fuel crisis of 1974. Dave Cooper writes: "This was a special promotional 45 rpm single of Buddy waxing lyrical about America during the oil crisis period. He talks over the recording of 'Courage'".

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Interview

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Billie's Bounce Trio Unknown Drum Solo Blues Autumn Leaves Ballad Drum Solo

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Buddy Rich engages in a "bongo duel" here with two youngsters and gives a drum lesson to Freddie Prinze, 20, before engaging in a "drum duel" with him. Cathy, Getz, Hendricks, and Thompson sing together backed by the Joe Harnell-led house band.

60 minutes

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Unknown Interview Unknown/Credits

14 minutes

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