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Frankly speaking, how any so called jazz aficionado, could put up a post that subtly or indirectly suggests that Buddy Rich was a sub par jazz musician/drummer is absurd.*****
I am sorry if my statement came across as subtle or indirect, it was not meant to be either.
I said he was a Show-man and a Show-off. If that's too subtle for you, try this:
He was a noise making loud mouth bully!! Had no business in Jazz. A media creation. Another Maynard Ferguson type. All show, no substance. (listen to my high C) No one, who is serious about Jazz considered him anything other than a lightweight. That is, except you.
For your information, I don't think any real Jazz fan buys an album based on who the drummer is. People loved the messengers not for Blakey's drumming, but for the other personnel in the group, who were most often excellent young players. That is, except you.
Cheers
I am sorry if my statement came across as subtle or indirect, it was not meant to be either.
I said he was a Show-man and a Show-off. If that's too subtle for you, try this:
He was a noise making loud mouth bully!! Had no business in Jazz. A media creation. Another Maynard Ferguson type. All show, no substance. (listen to my high C) No one, who is serious about Jazz considered him anything other than a lightweight. That is, except you.
For your information, I don't think any real Jazz fan buys an album based on who the drummer is. People loved the messengers not for Blakey's drumming, but for the other personnel in the group, who were most often excellent young players. That is, except you.
Cheers