Buddy Rich Big Band • Mercy, Mercy

Review by Scott Yanow

This CD reissue brings back the finest all-round recording by Buddy Rich's big band. The original version of "Channel 1 Suite" is a classic and contains tenor saxophonist Don Menza's most memorable solo, plus a couple of brilliant improvisations from the explosive drummer/leader. Another highlight is an inventive Phil Wilson arrangement of "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," and even "Alfie" (a melodic feature for altoist Art Pepper) and "Ode to Billie Joe" come across well. In addition to the original LP program, three selections were released for the first time on this CD. "Chelsea Bridge" is particularly significant, for it showcases Pepper, who was making a brief (and unsuccessful) comeback seven years before he finally returned to the scene. This spirited and often-exciting set is a real gem and is essential.

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Reseña de Scott Yanow

Esta reedición del CD trae la mejor grabación de la gran banda de Buddy Rich. La versión original de "Channel 1 Suite" es un clásico y contiene el solo más memorable del saxofonista tenor Don Menza, además de un par de brillantes improvisaciones del explosivo baterista/líder. Otro punto a destacar es un ingenioso arreglo de Phil Wilson de "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy", e incluso "Alfie" (una característica melódica para el altoista Art Pepper) y "Oda a Billie Joe" se ven bien. Además del programa original del LP, tres selecciones fueron lanzadas por primera vez en este CD. "Chelsea Bridge" es particularmente significativo, ya que muestra a Pepper, que estaba haciendo un breve (y poco exitoso) regreso siete años antes de que finalmente regresara a la escena. Este enérgico y a menudo emocionante conjunto es una verdadera joya y es esencial.

Tracklist:
01. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (5:35)
02. Preach And Teach (4:07)
03. Channel 1 Suite (12:50)
04. Big Mama Cass (3:22)
05. Goodbye Yesterday (6:18)
06. Acid Truth (5:50)
07. Alfie (3:49)
08. Ode To Billie Joe (3:40)
09. Chavala (5:21)
10. Mr. Lucky (5:48)
11. Chelsea Bridge (5:11)

Credits
Drums – Buddy Rich
Alto Saxophone – Charles Owens
Alto Saxophone [Solo] – Art Pepper
Baritone Saxophone – John Laws
Bass [Fender, String] – Gary Walters
Guitar [Solo] – Walter Namuth
Piano – Joe Azarello
Tenor Saxophone – Pat LaBarbera
Tenor Saxophone [Solo] – Don Menza
Trombone – Jim Trimble, Richard Stepton
Trombone [Bass] – Peter Graves
Trumpet – Al Porcino, David Culp, Kenneth Faulk
Trumpet [Solo] – William Prince

 

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