Album Big Swing Face (Buddy Rich). Songs and videos online

Big Swing Face not only reissues the second recording by Buddy Rich & His Big Band but doubles the program with nine previously unissued performances from the same engagement at the Chez Club in Hollywood. Rich's orchestra was in its early prime, displaying a very impressive ensemble sound, charts by Bill Holman, Shorty Rogers, Bob Florence, Bill Potts and others, and such soloists as altoist Ernie Watts (a newcomer), trumpeter Bobby Shew, Jay Corre on tenor and the remarkable drummer/leader. Even with the presence of "Norwegian Wood" and "The Beat Goes On" (the latter features Rich's teenage daughter Cathe on a vocal), this is very much a swinging set. Rich has some outstanding solos and lots of drum breaks but does not hog the spotlight; he was justifiably proud of his band.

Tracklist:
01. Norwegian Wood
02. Big Swing Face
03. Monitor Theme
04. Wack Wack
05. Love for Sale
06. Mexicali Nose
07. Willowcrest
08. The Beat Goes On
09. Bugle Call Rag
10. Standing Up in a Hammock
11. Chicago
12. Lament for Lester
13. Machine
14. Silver Threads Among the Blues
15. New Blues
16. Old Timey
17. Loose
18. Apples (aka "Gino")