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Track List
01) Ya Gotta Try
02) Tales of Rhoda Rat
03) No Jive
04) Lush Life
05) Party Time
06) Storm at Sunup
07) Love Me Now
08) Yearnin' Learnin'
09) A Piece of the Road Suite
01) Ya Gotta Try
02) Tales of Rhoda Rat
03) No Jive
04) Lush Life
05) Party Time
06) Storm at Sunup
07) Love Me Now
08) Yearnin' Learnin'
09) A Piece of the Road Suite
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1992
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"No Jive", from 1992 on the BMG Novus Series, is a magnificent cd compilation from three of legendary bandleader/
drummer Buddy Rich's RCA albums from the 70's: "A Different Drummer" from 1971, "Speak No Evil" from 1976, and
"Plays And Plays And Plays" from 1977. The first five selections are from the fabulous "Plays and Plays" album which
is what I, indeed, did with the vinyl version I had back then. It remains my favorite Rich recording to this day, with
marvelous performances from his group, including solo's from Steve Marcus on tenor sax, Bob Mintzer on tenor sax
and flute, John Marshall on trumpet, and Rick Stepton on trombone. The selections from the original album include
"Ya Gotta Try", "Tales Of Rhoda Rat", "No Jive", "Lush Life", and "Party Time", all exemplary examples of a first rate
swinging, tight big-band ensemble brilliantly led by the energetic and enthusiastic Rich on drums. Pianist Barry Keiner
shines, as well, on "Plays And Plays" with tight keyboard work and soloing. In 1977, Buddy's band was touring heavily
and producer Norman Schwartz had the band recorded by Keith Grant as if it were on location and heard "in concert".
The resulting excitement in the group's playing is on full display and "Plays" has been called one of the best sounding
big-band recordings ever made. It was released as an import cd by BMG Japan in 2005 and by the Wounded Bird label
in 2008. The medley "Storm At Sunup, Love Me Now" follows next on "No Jive", and comes from Buddy's 1976 "Speak
No Evil" album, possibly the worst recording he ever made except for this particular track which was the ONLY reason
to own it. Produced and arranged by legendary Cadet label's Richard Evans, "Storm" is the only track to feature Rich
soloing on "Speak No Evil". It also features great solo's from Wayne Andre & Tom Malone on trombone, Jon Faddis on
trumpet, Steve Marcus on tenor sax, and Jerry Dodgion on alto sax. It's a super big-band interpretation of singer Gino
Vannelli's tune from his classic 1975 "Storm At Sunup" A&M album and clocks in at over 11 minutes. "Yearnin' Learnin'"
is next and also comes from "Speak No Evil". Arranged as well by Richard Evans, it's the second best track on "Speak"
and is a funky foray with electric piano soloing by Kenny Barron, an alto sax solo by Dave Tofani, and finishes with a
high-register trumpet solo by Jon Faddis. The rest of "Speak No Evil" displays RCA's attempt to cash in on the current
disco phase at that time such as adding female vocals on several tracks with dreadful results. Wounded Bird released
"Speak No Evil" on cd as well in 2008. The final selection on "No Jive" comes from Buddy's 1971 "A Different Drummer"
release and features the four-part "A Piece Of The Road Suite". Like "Speak No Evil", "Different Drummer" was a mixed
bag of good & bad. Fortunately, "Road Suite" was a highlight of the album and was chosen for the "No Jive" recording.
Arranged by John LaBarbera, solo's feature John's brother Pat on tenor sax, Lin Biviano on trumpet, Jimmy Mosher on
alto sax, Bruce Paulson on trombone, Bob Peterson on piano, and Joe Calo on baritone sax, all in stellar performances.
Buddy is in superb form, as well, in his leadership of this particular 1971 group and driving ryhthm behind his drum kit.
The final section of the suite, "Back of the Bus", showcases Rich in one of his trademark, magnificent solo exhibitions.
"Different Drummer" was released as a Japanese BMG import in 2005. "No Jive" is a wonderful sampling of three Buddy
Rich RCA recordings from the 70's that highlight work from "the world's greatest drummer". Buddy was a fireball and a
legend, who was also known deep down to have a soft heart. As Whitney Balliet (from "The New Yorker") stated, "He
never backed up a band; he catapulted it". "No Jive" is a perfect example.
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"No Jive", from 1992 on the BMG Novus Series, is a magnificent cd compilation from three of legendary bandleader/
drummer Buddy Rich's RCA albums from the 70's: "A Different Drummer" from 1971, "Speak No Evil" from 1976, and
"Plays And Plays And Plays" from 1977. The first five selections are from the fabulous "Plays and Plays" album which
is what I, indeed, did with the vinyl version I had back then. It remains my favorite Rich recording to this day, with
marvelous performances from his group, including solo's from Steve Marcus on tenor sax, Bob Mintzer on tenor sax
and flute, John Marshall on trumpet, and Rick Stepton on trombone. The selections from the original album include
"Ya Gotta Try", "Tales Of Rhoda Rat", "No Jive", "Lush Life", and "Party Time", all exemplary examples of a first rate
swinging, tight big-band ensemble brilliantly led by the energetic and enthusiastic Rich on drums. Pianist Barry Keiner
shines, as well, on "Plays And Plays" with tight keyboard work and soloing. In 1977, Buddy's band was touring heavily
and producer Norman Schwartz had the band recorded by Keith Grant as if it were on location and heard "in concert".
The resulting excitement in the group's playing is on full display and "Plays" has been called one of the best sounding
big-band recordings ever made. It was released as an import cd by BMG Japan in 2005 and by the Wounded Bird label
in 2008. The medley "Storm At Sunup, Love Me Now" follows next on "No Jive", and comes from Buddy's 1976 "Speak
No Evil" album, possibly the worst recording he ever made except for this particular track which was the ONLY reason
to own it. Produced and arranged by legendary Cadet label's Richard Evans, "Storm" is the only track to feature Rich
soloing on "Speak No Evil". It also features great solo's from Wayne Andre & Tom Malone on trombone, Jon Faddis on
trumpet, Steve Marcus on tenor sax, and Jerry Dodgion on alto sax. It's a super big-band interpretation of singer Gino
Vannelli's tune from his classic 1975 "Storm At Sunup" A&M album and clocks in at over 11 minutes. "Yearnin' Learnin'"
is next and also comes from "Speak No Evil". Arranged as well by Richard Evans, it's the second best track on "Speak"
and is a funky foray with electric piano soloing by Kenny Barron, an alto sax solo by Dave Tofani, and finishes with a
high-register trumpet solo by Jon Faddis. The rest of "Speak No Evil" displays RCA's attempt to cash in on the current
disco phase at that time such as adding female vocals on several tracks with dreadful results. Wounded Bird released
"Speak No Evil" on cd as well in 2008. The final selection on "No Jive" comes from Buddy's 1971 "A Different Drummer"
release and features the four-part "A Piece Of The Road Suite". Like "Speak No Evil", "Different Drummer" was a mixed
bag of good & bad. Fortunately, "Road Suite" was a highlight of the album and was chosen for the "No Jive" recording.
Arranged by John LaBarbera, solo's feature John's brother Pat on tenor sax, Lin Biviano on trumpet, Jimmy Mosher on
alto sax, Bruce Paulson on trombone, Bob Peterson on piano, and Joe Calo on baritone sax, all in stellar performances.
Buddy is in superb form, as well, in his leadership of this particular 1971 group and driving ryhthm behind his drum kit.
The final section of the suite, "Back of the Bus", showcases Rich in one of his trademark, magnificent solo exhibitions.
"Different Drummer" was released as a Japanese BMG import in 2005. "No Jive" is a wonderful sampling of three Buddy
Rich RCA recordings from the 70's that highlight work from "the world's greatest drummer". Buddy was a fireball and a
legend, who was also known deep down to have a soft heart. As Whitney Balliet (from "The New Yorker") stated, "He
never backed up a band; he catapulted it". "No Jive" is a perfect example.
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