Buddy Rich Birdland 180g LP (Vinyl)

Previously Unreleased Live Material On 180g Vinyl!
As Seen In the Feature Film "Whiplash"!

The Buddy Rich estate releases Birdland, a collection of never before released and exclusive tracks recorded by band member and engineer Alan Gauvin at the peak of Buddy’s career in the mid '70s with his band Killer Force on 180-gram vinyl.

Featured in the Oscar winning film Whiplash, this album (which is previously unreleased) is a must have for long time fans and new aspiring drummers looking to study the sheer talent and wow-factor that has made Buddy “the greatest drummer of all time” for decades.

"This rare, previously unreleased, and all original production was recorded with Buddy’s permission by band mate Alan Gauvin, who has also now mixed and edited the project together. The album was mastered by Tom Swift... The Birdland album is seen in the Academy Award winning film Whiplash, in the hands of the young star Miles Teller, who plays an extraordinary drummer who idolizes Buddy Rich..." - allaboutjazz.com

Features:
• 180g Vinyl
• Includes limited time download card

Musicians:
Buddy Rich, drums
Alan Gauvin, alto & soprano saxophone, flute
Bill Blount, alto saxophone
Frank Basile, alto saxophone
Steve Marcus, tenor & soprano saxophone
Bobby Mintzer, tenor saxophone, flute
Turk Mauro, baritone saxophone
Rick Stepton, trombone
Dale Kirkland, trombone
David Boyle, trombone
Dave Stahl, trumpet
Dean Pratt, trumpet
Ross Konikoff, trumpet
Jon Marshal, trumpet
Waymon Reed, trumpet

Selections:
Side A:
1. Mexicali Nose
2. Birdland
3. Milestones
4. Just Friends
Side B:
5. Moment's Notice
6. I Hear A Rhapsody
7. CTA
8. Parthenia
9. Keep the Customer Satisfied