Buddy Rich – Swingin' New Big Band 1966 [Rare Japanese Import w/ OBI] Vinyl/LP #R23

"1966 was a most illogical time for anyone to try forming a new big band but Buddy Rich beat the odds. The arrangements (eight by Oliver Nelson along with charts by Bill Holman, Phil Wilson, Jay Corre, Don Rader and others) swing, put the emphasis on the ensembles and primarily feature Corre's tenor although trumpeter Bobby Shew, altoist Pete Yellin, pianist John Bunch and guitarist Barry Zweig are also heard from. Most of the songs did not stay in the drummer's repertoire long (other than Bill Reddie's adaptation of "West Side Story" and "Sister Sadie") and in fact only three members of the 17-piece orchestra would still be working for Rich a year later. An enjoyable and somewhat historic set."

-AllMusic

Condition:

Record: E (Excellent)

Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good +)

Obi: VG+ (Very Good +; Split)

Japanese Records – The Appeal of Japan LPs:

"By the early 1980s, Japanese records were being exported all over the world to be sold to quality-conscious audiophiles, who liked the high-quality covers and the quiet playing surfaces.

This was a time when American record companies were often making records from noisy, recycled vinyl, and using stampers until they wore out, which resulted in a poor sounding domestic product.  Many sound-conscious buyers began buying Japanese records instead."

A1 Readymix 3:01
A2 Basically Blues 5:20
A3 Critic's Choice 3:19
A4 My Man's Gone Now 2:50
A5 Uptight (Everything's Alright) 2:40
B1 Sister Sadie 2:59
B2 More Soul 4:15
B3 West Side Story Medley: Overture / Cool / Something's Coming / Somewhere 10:45