INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Bobby Shew on Buddy Rich (Part 2)

As big bands go, the orchestra Buddy Rich founded in 1966 holds a special place in the hearts of many jazz fans. The band had a quirky hipness and energy, mostly because Rich was early to dig the youth scene, Nehru jacket and all. The band was made up mostly of young musicians, and the book included arrangements of rock, pop and soul hits like Norwegian Wood, Hello I Love You, Up Tight and The Beat Goes On. During this period, Rich's band was an orchestral wolf in peacenik's clothing, and Bobby ...

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