Kosuke Tucker
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Buddy Rich's Drum Solo on Two O'Clock Jump 1965
🕑 Added 2024-02-22 03:11:31 +0000 UTCThe take is from the TV show of Harry James big band performance that was broadcasted in 1965. It can be found on Youtube and man that Buddy's solo at last was like an hurricane.
There are tons of rudiments that Buddy frequently uses and faster than most other takes. Looking at the sheets makes me think it's pretty simple snare solo but notice that the BPM is over 400! I made it 400 on purpose since it makes it easier to read.
The most difficult part is upper few bars of 2nd sheet where some triplets come in. I checked it very carefully and it is pretty clear that Buddy is playing triplets as RRL, IN THIS TEMPO.
It's totally unbelievable but it's really happening and I guess Buddy was in the BEST of the BEST CONDITION on this gig, since I've never seen anything like it.
Obviously I can't even play these but I'll just share with you guys since I thought this solo is good one to learn his rudiments.
Thank you for reading and as always, keep swingin'!
