Customer Reviews

Volume 10

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This CD is a real jewel of a find for Buddy's small combos. This one put together from his 1978 band, along with Lionel Hampton and his jazz tenor; Paul Moen. Lack of liner notes forces one to search the Internet for personnel on this date. Also released as "The Sound Of Jazz,"
and "Lionel Hampton Presents Buddy Rich"

An interesting blend of scoring for the three tenors. It turned out to be a fantastic blend of harmonies on the two initial charts. Nice combo recording by Rich and Hampton; with admirable support from Steve Marcus, Paul Moen, Gary Pribeck and Barry Kiener.

The opening track of "Moments Notice" really romps, with the late Barry Kiener's piano leading to Gary Pribeck, Paul Moen, Steve Marcus, Kiener, Hamp and Buddy. The tenors really cook on this chart.

In Coltrane's "Giant Steps." Pribeck starts off, with Moen batting next and then Steve Marcus on soprano sax.

"Take The A Train" features Hamp, the unnamned bass player, congas (Candido) Kiener and Buddy. Very easy swinging.

"Buddy's Cherokee" Is a vehicle for Steve Marcus's soprano sax. Another very easy-going chart with Hamp and Buddy interjecting their solos in between.

"My Funny Valentine" starts off with Steve Marcus back on tenor, followed by Kiener and Hamp. Barry Kiener adds some very charming touches during his solo.

"I'll Never Be The Same" is a vehicle mostly for Hamp, with a strong contribution again from Barry Kiener. Very sad that such as talented voice was taken from us at so young an age.

"Latin Silk" has a very, very nice Latin beat that leads to a Steve Marcus soprano solo, followed by a very tasteful and biting Barry Kiener piano solo.