I recall Johnny Carson producing a pic of Buddy in his "Traps" days, during an early Eighties "Tonight Show" interview - then he asked him if he'd like to keep it. Without missing a beat (did you see what I did there?!) he said "Not really!" He went on to explain, essentially, that he lived for the now. I MET the great man a couple of times, in the Seventies. Forget the "bus tapes" - the man was a sweetheart. His charisma, abilities, wit and just plain niceness were a privilege to behold.
Now I'm reading that book. Mel Torme really did a wonderful job of telling his friend's story. I love how Mel compares the fanaticism of Swing fans in 1939 to Heavy Metal fans decades later. He was right. The amount of attention paid to the details (who played what, who wrote or arranged the songs, who sang, what group they joined later, etc) was exactly the same. And, yeah, it's great to see and hear what Mel's talking about in the book.
This is from the 1939 short subject "Symphony of Swing" (Vitaphone Reel B235). The Artie Shaw Orchestra performs "Alone Together" and "Jeepers Creepers" (with vocals by Tony Pastor) "Deep Purple" sung by Helen Forrest, and this swinging "Lady Be Good." (TCM occasionally run this short. It is WONDERFUL!)
I recall Johnny Carson producing a pic of Buddy in his "Traps" days, during an early Eighties "Tonight Show" interview - then he asked him if he'd like to keep it. Without missing a beat (did you see what I did there?!) he said "Not really!"
He went on to explain, essentially, that he lived for the now.
I MET the great man a couple of times, in the Seventies. Forget the "bus tapes" - the man was a sweetheart. His charisma, abilities, wit and just plain niceness were a privilege to behold.
Absolutely fantastic!
Currently reading "Traps The Drum Wonder- The Life of Buddy Rich." Trying to get a feel for what the man was playing back in the late 30's.
Now I'm reading that book. Mel Torme really did a wonderful job of telling his friend's story. I love how Mel compares the fanaticism of Swing fans in 1939 to Heavy Metal fans decades later. He was right. The amount of attention paid to the details (who played what, who wrote or arranged the songs, who sang, what group they joined later, etc) was exactly the same. And, yeah, it's great to see and hear what Mel's talking about in the book.
Magistral... Regards from Canada
Such amazing music!
Great band ! With or without Artie.
thanks for posting a very early Buddy Rich
Very nice 👍
BRILLIANT 🌠
YEAHHH!!
This is from the 1939 short subject "Symphony of Swing" (Vitaphone Reel B235). The Artie Shaw Orchestra performs "Alone Together" and "Jeepers Creepers" (with vocals by Tony Pastor) "Deep Purple" sung by Helen Forrest, and this swinging "Lady Be Good." (TCM occasionally run this short. It is WONDERFUL!)
artie shaws band , performing with the skills of jimmy luncefords band
The left hand is located above the right hand during the groove!
Andrey Kalapin I’ve never seen anyone playing like that before.
That's very Gansta 😎🗡🎼🎶🎵 👊
buddy rich on drumz
carson call buddy..mr. humble...think buddy guest hosted the show
Artie's playing is too shrill for my taste.