Big Swing Face

by Buddy Rich, Buddy Rich Big Band

Overview

Big Swing Face not only reissues the second recording by Buddy Rich & His Big Band but doubles the program with nine previously unissued performances from the same engagement at the Chez Club in Hollywood. Rich's orchestra was in its early prime, displaying a very impressive ensemble sound, charts by Bill Holman, Shorty Rogers, Bob Florence, Bill Potts and others, and such soloists as altoist Ernie Watts (a newcomer), trumpeter Bobby Shew, Jay Corre on tenor and the remarkable drummer/leader. Even with the presence of "Norwegian Wood" and "The Beat Goes On" (the latter features Rich's teenage daughter Cathe on a vocal), this is very much a swinging set. Rich has some outstanding solos and lots of drum breaks but does not hog the spotlight; he was justifiably proud of his band. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	10/29/2021
Label:	Universal
UPC:	4988031450918
Rank:	119387

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Buddy Rich   Primary Artist,Drums
Buddy Rich Big Band   Primary Artist
Chuck Findley   Trumpet
Ernie Watts   Flute,Sax (Alto)
Richie Resnicoff   Guitar
Jim Gannon   Bass
Bob Keller   Flute,Sax (Tenor)
Bobby Shew   Trumpet
James Trimble   Trombone
Quinn Davis   Sax (Alto)
Ray Starling   Piano
Yoshito Murakami   Trumpet
James Gannon   Bass
Jay Corre   Flute,Sax (Tenor)
Marty Flax   Sax (Baritone)
John Scottile   Trumpet
Bill Wimberly   Trombone (Bass)
Robert Keller   Flute,Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Hysear Don Walker   Composer
Isaac Holt   Composer
Shorty Rogers   Arranger
Paul McCartney   Composer
Sonny Bono   Composer
Bob Belden   Producer,Reissue Producer,Compilation Producer
Bob Florence   Arranger,Composer
Isaac "Redd" Holt   Composer
Jack Pettis   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Jimmy Young   Composer
Eldee Young   Composer
Elmer Schoebel   Composer
Don Piestrup   Arranger,Composer
Don Rader   Arranger
Wally Heider   Engineer
John Lennon   Composer
Richard Bock   Producer
Tim Kaye   Composer
Dean Pratt   Producer,Liner Notes,Reissue Producer,Compilation Producer
Donald Storball   Composer
Harry Betts   Arranger,Composer
Billy Meyers   Composer
Bill Giant   Composer
Bill Holman   Arranger,Composer
Bill Potts   Arranger,Composer
Bernie Baum   Composer
Bill Reddie   Arranger,Composer
Fred Fisher   Composer
Florence Kaye   Composer
Gabor Halmos   Design,Artwork
Jay Corre   Arranger,Composer
Bill Reddy   Arranger
Arthur M. Wiggins   Arranger,Composer
Fred Seligo   Photography