Buddy Rich - Mr. Drums: The Buddy Rich Collection 1946-55Jazz drummer Buddy Rich is famous as one of the most extrovert and impressive instrumentalists of his day, known for his virtuoso technique, power and speed, and one of the most influential drummers in the genre. Born in 1917, the son of a vaudevillian couple, he was immersed in the drums from a very early age, as well as being a singer and tap dancer. Having played with Artie Shaw, Bunny Berigan and Tommy Dorsey from the late 1930s, he served in

The Clara Ward Singers

beginning his career as an assistant to Claudio Abbado at La Scala in Milan

Performed by a top-notch ensemble occupied as Il Gardellino unfolds the music only her charm

and this collection is a great showcase for her talents as both singer and guitarist

It's Been So Long

Les Baxter's "The High And The Mighty"

Count Basie

and the year had it's customary smattering of novelty songs

She had a huge-selling R&B No

bebop classics and vibrant Latin jazz

Milt Hinton

Ever since it was first performed by the Thomaskantor between Christmas Day in 1734 and Epiphany 1735 in Leipzig's two main churches of St