In late 1973, the Buddy Rich big band still featured the explosive drummer in prime, competitive form. The orchestra's key soloist during the era was Pat LaBarbera (doubling on tenor and soprano); guitarist Joe Beck also has a spot on "Big Mac." The charts (by Ernie Wilkins, John LaBarbera, Manny Albam, Greg Hopkins and Don Menza) for this album emphasize hard-driving swing, with the highlights including "Nuttville," "Senator Sam" and Menza's memorable "Time Check." - All Music Guide
Musicians:
Charlie Davis, Larry Hall, Greg Hopkins, John Hoffman, trumpets
Joe Romano, Bob Martin, alto saxophones
Pat La Barbera, tenor & soprano sax
Bob Crea, tenor sax
John Laws, baritone sax
Alan Kaplan, Keith O'Quinn, John Leys, trombones
Buddy Rich, drums
Buddy Budson, piano
Tony Levin, bass
Jimmy Maeulen, conga
Sam Woodyard, percussion
Selections:
1. Nuttville
2. Kilimanjaro Cookout
3. Big Mac
4. Backwoods Sideman
5. Time Check
6. Prelude To A Kiss
7. Waltz Of The Mushroom Hunters
8. Senator Sam
Musicians:
Charlie Davis, Larry Hall, Greg Hopkins, John Hoffman, trumpets
Joe Romano, Bob Martin, alto saxophones
Pat La Barbera, tenor & soprano sax
Bob Crea, tenor sax
John Laws, baritone sax
Alan Kaplan, Keith O'Quinn, John Leys, trombones
Buddy Rich, drums
Buddy Budson, piano
Tony Levin, bass
Jimmy Maeulen, conga
Sam Woodyard, percussion
Selections:
1. Nuttville
2. Kilimanjaro Cookout
3. Big Mac
4. Backwoods Sideman
5. Time Check
6. Prelude To A Kiss
7. Waltz Of The Mushroom Hunters
8. Senator Sam