The Roar of '74
by Buddy Rich
- Type: Album
- Released: January 1974
- Label: Groove Merchant
- Country: United States
- Length: 40:27
- Community rating: 3.93/5 from 4 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Proving his immense technical prowess could effortlessly adapt to modern trends, the legendary swing drummer led his big band through a blistering set of jazz-funk and modern arrangements. The explosive horn sections and infectious grooves perfectly frame Rich's ferocious, show-stopping percussive technique.
Genres
Descriptors: instrumental, rhythmic, technical, melodic, fusion, percussive, groove-laden
Tracklist
- Nuttville (4:47)
- Kilimanjaro Cookout (6:14)
- Big Mac (5:44)
- Backwoods Sideman (4:29)
- Time Check (3:45)
- Prelude To A Kiss (3:32)
- Waltz Of The Mushroom Hunters (7:16)
- Senator Sam (4:40)
Credits
- Buddy Rich - primary artist, drums
- Bob Martin - alto saxophone
- Joe Romano - alto saxophone
- John Laws - baritone saxophone
- Tony Levin - bass, bass guitar guest
- John Leys - bass trombone
- Jimmy Maelen - congas
- Joe Beck - guitar, soloist, guitar