Burning For Buddy: A Tribute To The Music Of Buddy Rich, Vol. 2

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 24, 1997)
• Original Release Date: June 24, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B000002JD4
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,676 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Moment's Notice

2. Basically Blues

3. Willowcrest

4. In a Mellow Tone

5. Time Check

6. Goodbye Yesterday

7. Groovin' Hard

8. Big Swing Face

9. Standing up in a Hammock

10. Take the "A" Train

11. One O'Clock Jump

12. Them There Eyes

13. Channel One Suite

Editorial Reviews

The second installment of Neil Peart's all-star big band tribute to legendary drummer Buddy Rich features such sticksmen as Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp), Bill Bruford (Yes), Simon Phillips (The Who), Joe Morello (Dave Brubeck) and the late Rich himself, originally recorded in 1968 for the track, "Channel One Suite."
No Track Information Available
Media Type: CD
Artist: BURNING FOR BUDDY
Title: VOL. 2-TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF
Street Release Date: 06/24/1997
Domestic
Genre: JAZZ COLLECTIONS

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Band! Bad Channel 1!!!!, August 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Burning For Buddy: A Tribute To The Music Of Buddy Rich, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

The band it always tight and really swings. All the charts are enjoyable to listen to except for Channel 1 Suite. If you purchase this cd, do not listen to Channel 1, EVER!! Just pretend that it is not on the cd. They took one of the greatest tunes of all time and massacred it. If you do listen to Channel 1, you will never be able to listen to the real version of it without having these stupid lyrics run through your head. However the rest of the cd is fantastic and definately worth getting.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album - but lose the vocals!, May 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Burning For Buddy: A Tribute To The Music Of Buddy Rich, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

Another shining example,as was the first volume, of a tribute by some of todays outstanding drummers to Buddy's music. Sadly marred by the contrived vocal nonsense that is overdubbed on Channel 1 Suite.(Trust the Logan family to turn art into a pantomime!) Obviously respectfully intended,it only serves to irritate and detract from what was, after all, one of the bands most popular charts. Avoid and enjoy what is otherwise an excellent album.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not as bad as everybody says, February 15, 2009

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Derek Munson "DrummerOne" (Tri-Cities (Richland), WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Burning For Buddy: A Tribute To The Music Of Buddy Rich, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

Seems like 10 out of the 12 reviews will tell you that the rendition of Channel One Suite on this album (with the vocalese bio about Buddy's life) is terrible and takes away from the album. Though I agree with the guy above (about hearing the lyrics in your head when you hear the original version), I don't feel like it's as bad those guys are all making it out to be. I was actually pretty astounded that they could create such a lengthy vocalese in celebration of Buddy's life. Yes, it can be seen as cheesy and overdramatic, but some of us listeners appreciated it, an for those who doubtlessly spent hours working on it, I'm sure they're disheartened to see you other reviewers hating on it. As to whether Buddy would come off his rocker if he heard it, I'm guessing he wouldn't. The song was in tribute to him, and who wouldn't feel flattered with a song written about their own lives? I know I would, pop vocals or not. :)