Buddy Rich

drums · 1917–1987 · Brooklyn

Drummer born in Brooklyn, who played in the orchestras of Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, and Harry James. He founded his big band in 1966 and recorded Mercy, Mercy live at Caesars Palace in 1968.

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Styles

• Modern big bands
• Swing, big bands
• Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's)

Landmark tracks

• West Side Story Medley (1966)
• Channel One Suite (1968)

Cited in 4 radio episodes

• Dedicated episode · Apr 25, 2021: Buddy Rich, Sa Majesté le Rythme (59 Rue des Archives, TSF Jazz, in French)
• Dedicated episode · Aug 14, 2020: Un concert inédit de Buddy Rich (59 Rue des Archives, TSF Jazz, in French)
• Oct 21, 2026: Big Swing Face, l’album coup de poing de Buddy Rich (Pour qui sonne le jazz, TSF Jazz, in French)
• Jun 27, 2026: Big Swing Face, l’album coup de poing de Buddy Rich (Pour qui sonne le jazz, TSF Jazz, in French)

Sources

• EN : Wikipedia, Buddy Rich
• EN : Wikipedia, Mercy, Mercy (album)

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