Buddy Rich - Just In Time - The Final Recording - VINYL LP

Double orange colored vinyl LP pressing. When Buddy Rich and his Killer Force Band were at their peak, Buddy began to feature a trio segment, often twice a night. Buddy would exclusively use brushes rather than sticks, even in his drum solos. Young prodigy pianist Barry Kiener, who soon sadly died of an accidental overdose at the age of 30 (on Buddy's tour bus), was the magnificent lead instrument. Virtuoso bassist Jon Burr completed the trio on most of the songs. These never-before released recordings are a true collector's item.

Just in Time is a long-overdue spotlight on one of jazz's most quietly influential pianists. Recorded in 1989 with Bob Cranshaw on bass and Kenny Washington on drums, this trio session captures Willis's lyrical touch, harmonic depth, and rhythmic sophistication in full bloom.Willis's career began with a voice solo in Aaron Copland's The Second Hurricane under Leonard Bernstein, but jazz soon claimed him. By 19, he was playing with Jackie McLean and Hugh Masekela, and later with Stan Getz, Cannonball Adderley, and Blood, Sweat & Tears. His style-rooted in Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, and Herbie Hancock-melds cerebral modernism with soulful hard bop.The album features a mix of standards and originals, including the swinging title track, the introspective InchSoul Search,Inch and the Monk-inspired InchT's Bag Blues.Inch His Latin-tinged InchTe Quiero Mi HermanoInch and homage to Herbie Hancock on InchOne Finger SnapInch reveal a pianist deeply attuned to rhythm and tradition.Critic Russ Musto writes, InchConsidering the pianist's continuous growth in forty years of playing, I'd say it's timing is prime. I'll take it now. And look to the future for more.Inch Willis himself praises Cranshaw's ballad work and calls Washington Inchperhaps the finest young drummer to come along in a long time.InchG1251 is not just timely-it's timeless. A must-have for collectors and a revelation for new listeners.Inch.Larry Willis plays piano with style, soul and a constant stream of heart.Inch (Jerome Wilson, Cadence)

Buddy Rich (1917 - 1987) was described and announced around the world as 'The World's Greatest Drummer.' Rich is still considered one of the most legendary drummers of all time. A master of his instrument, his technique, energy, and speed were praised globally. The jazz drummer and bandleader began his drumming career as a child. When Rich was 18 months old, he started playing the instrument and later performed as a child, becoming known as 'Traps the Drum Wonder.'Buddy Rich always sought to surpass himself; the next show was always better than the previous one. Nothing could hinder this goalnot even a broken arm or a heart attack could stop Rich from giving a better performance than the last.In 1978, Buddy Rich and his 14-piece big band played a spectacular show, and thanks to Bertus Distribution, NTR, AVROTROS, and MOJO, this legendary concert is now available on LP!Buddy Rich is one of the LPs that is part of the North Sea Jazz Concert Series. Other concerts in this series feature artists like Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, Dexter Gordon, and Jan Akkerman.The North Sea Jazz Concert Series will include officially licensed releases that will be released as standard on 180-gram white vinyl in a sleeveof heavy paper and printed on reversed board. The records will be captured in mainly black-and-white artwork by Hans Pol in his signature style of the festival with inspiration from the covers of classic olderjazz releases from the Blue Note tag, for example. The liner notes are written by journalist and jazz expert Jeroen de Valk.