Buddy Rich and His Band--The Lost West Side Story Tapes DVD

Starring:Buddy Rich
Studio: Music Video Dist.
Product Type: DVD

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Product Description
Recorded in 1985, the master tapes on this DVD were thought to have been lost in a fire. They were discovered in 2000, along with the original 'surround sound' digital master, and extensive work was done to bring you this state-of-the-art audio mix. The concert includes the Buddy Rich standards 'Cottontail,' 'Mexicali Nose,' and the unforgettable classic 'West Side Story Medley.' Special DVD Features include: 4.0 Channel Dolby? Digital and DTS? Digital Surround tracks ? solos of selected performers ? track selection menu ? additional commentary by Marie and Cathy Rich, world-renowned drummer Dave Weckl, and Gary Reber (producer of the original recording) ? interview segments ? behind-the-scenes footage of Buddy ? and rare photos from the Rich family archives. Approximately 110 minutes. 'This DVD is every Buddy Rich fan's dream come true - a brilliant concert coupled with state-of-the-art technology. Looking back on this event, it's incredible to think that Buddy was 67 years old at the time, and playing better than ever. To this day, he continues to amaze and inspire. Enjoy!' - Cathy Rich, daughter of Buddy Rich
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Superior production values, great playing, and a host of bonus features combine to make this arguably the best available audiovisual representation of the late Buddy Rich and his music. Recorded in 1985 in San Francisco, the hourlong concert by Rich and his 15-piece big band was thought to have been lost in a fire. The master tapes were "rediscovered" in 2000, leading to the meticulous preparation (a full 14 text pages are devoted to technical details) of this DVD release. As always, it's the powerhouse playing of "Mr. Drums" that's of prime interest, and to that end the producers have used bonus tracks to isolate Rich's solos (as well as those of the brilliant saxophonist Steve Marcus and five others), including two on the "West Side Story Medley." Add to that interview segments with Rich, his wife and daughter, and several others, and you've got a well-rounded look at one of jazz's most renowned percussionists in absolutely top form. --Sam Graham

Buddy Rich and His Band--The Lost West Side Story Tapes DVD
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Buddy Rich and His Band--The Lost West Side Story Tapes DVD
Starring: Buddy Rich
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ASIN: B00005UV6A
Release Date: 2002-03-04

Product Description

Recorded in 1985, the master tapes on this DVD were thought to have been lost in a fire. They were discovered in 2000, along with the original 'surround sound' digital master, and extensive work was done to bring you this state-of-the-art audio mix. The concert includes the Buddy Rich standards 'Cottontail,' 'Mexicali Nose,' and the unforgettable classic 'West Side Story Medley.' Special DVD Features include: 4.0 Channel Dolby? Digital and DTS? Digital Surround tracks ? solos of selected performers ? track selection menu ? additional commentary by Marie and Cathy Rich, world-renowned drummer Dave Weckl, and Gary Reber (producer of the original recording) ? interview segments ? behind-the-scenes footage of Buddy ? and rare photos from the Rich family archives. Approximately 110 minutes. 'This DVD is every Buddy Rich fan's dream come true - a brilliant concert coupled with state-of-the-art technology. Looking back on this event, it's incredible to think that Buddy was 67 years old at the time, and playing better than ever. To this day, he continues to amaze and inspire. Enjoy!' - Cathy Rich, daughter of Buddy Rich

Amazon.com

Superior production values, great playing, and a host of bonus features combine to make this arguably the best available audiovisual representation of the late Buddy Rich and his music. Recorded in 1985 in San Francisco, the hourlong concert by Rich and his 15-piece big band was thought to have been lost in a fire. The master tapes were "rediscovered" in 2000, leading to the meticulous preparation (a full 14 text pages are devoted to technical details) of this DVD release. As always, it's the powerhouse playing of "Mr. Drums" that's of prime interest, and to that end the producers have used bonus tracks to isolate Rich's solos (as well as those of the brilliant saxophonist Steve Marcus and five others), including two on the "West Side Story Medley." Add to that interview segments with Rich, his wife and daughter, and several others, and you've got a well-rounded look at one of jazz's most renowned percussionists in absolutely top form. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews:

Master at work.......2004-06-02

I'm sure everyone that had heard BR play before knows that he is the best drummer by far. So I'm not going to accentuate that fact again here. What I do want to says is that the recording & audio quality of this DVD is one of the best I'd heard. When I first played the dvd and the main menu's music came up (it's a fragment of one of BR solos), my jaw just drop to the floor `cus is was just like having BRich playing in my living room, and I know about drum set in the living room , my dad is a drummer from that era.
Some people mention "muddy/thin" sound on this dvd,...all I can say is , you're missing the point completely. The idea is to get a truly Big Band sound `al natural, without any type of eq/effects/amplification. This is not a radical novel concept; this is the way classical music has been recorded since, er, for ever. You just don't close mic every violin, cello bass and every tympani, the sound will be very unnatural. In my opinion, the engineers did a superb job on this recording.

Buddy...still the greatest!.......2004-01-02

I have been playing for 32 years and I have never seen anyone close to Mr. Rich. I can still recall all ten concerts of his I attended,and can truthfully say that in the 17 years that he has been dead, I still consider him the 'worlds greatest drummer'. Case closed!

Great to see Buddy Play.......2003-09-26

I've seen Buddy Rich play dozens of times and this DVD brings back many fine memories. I thought the sound quality was excellent. However I found the video production to be very disappointing. They built a really cool plexi-glass stage for Buddy to play on, the perfect opportunity to get a close up look at Buddy's foot, but they blew it. All you see is the snares across the bottom head and the Manny's Music logo. What a shame. When Buddy's starts a solo in West Side Story we get to see the bass player turning pages rather than the man doing his thing, you mean to tell me you didn't know that solo was coming. I sure did, I know his book well. They mentioned they had a number of cameras running iso, I guess the page turning was the most interesting shot they had. Shame on whoever did the camera switching and editing, they really missed the boat. Knowing what a perfectionist Buddy was, I'm not sure he would have let this go. I did really enjoy watching him though, I really miss going to see him play

A MUST HAVE.......2003-02-18

This is much better than "At the Top" which has horrible audio and focuses too much on the band and doesn't show enough of Buddy. The Dolby surround sound on this DVD really gives clarity to Buddy's playing(and the rest of the band also). Good camera angles on this too; although a brief camera shot under the snare drum on one of the solos doesn't make any since - it is my only complaint.

The Master at work.......2002-08-02

It is always a pleasure seeing the worlds greatest drummer play. The only problem with this video is that his playing although great in it is not by any means a true representation of the unique, special & unmatched fire that Buddy Rich was blessed with. Certains things in life are unexplainable, Buddy's gift is one of them. This video does'nt show that, although it is very enjoyable.

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