Buddy Rich - Just in Time: The Final Recording

"There's Buddy Rich and then there's everybody else." Mel Tormé

Gearbox presents the final ever recording of the legendary, influential drummer Buddy Rich, whose impact across jazz, rock, funk and soul is unrivalled to this day. The performances took place over 2 nights, the 19th & 20th of November 1986, at Ronnie Scott’s in London, UK.

This is a vitally important release, it being the final ever recording of Rich. He was considered at the time to be the best drummer in the World and was still very much at the top of his game, as can be heard from the recording. Having remained unreleased for over 30 years, and following a labour of love from Rich's own family, the music can now finally be heard by the public.

Buddy Rich; drums
Cathy Rich; vocals
Matt Harris; piano
Rob Amster; double bass
Trumpets: Eric Miyashiro, Kevin Richardson, Greg Gisbert, Dana Watson
Trombones: Rick Trager, Tom Garling, Jim Martin
Saxophones: Bob Bowlby, Mike Rubino, Steve Marcus, Chris Bacas, Jay Craig

Disc 1

1. Wind Machine
2. Night Blood
3. Ready Mix
4. The Trolley Song
5. Winding Way
6. Harco Shuffle
7. Just In Time
8. Loose
9. Love For Sale
10. Shawnee
11. Up Jumped Spring
12. Why Bother?
13. Porgy and Bess
14. Twisted (feat. Cathy Rich)

Disc 2

1. Good News