Burnin' Beat
Buddy Rich · 1962
32 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of big band jazz filled with energetic improvisation and rhythmic precision.
Why this album works
'Burnin' Beat' is significant for its commercial success, reaching the top of the jazz charts and receiving critical acclaim. It features Rich's innovative compositions and arrangements, influencing subsequent generations of jazz musicians and big band leaders with its lively energy and complex rhythms.
- Best for
- dynamic rhythmic exploration short bursts of energy engaging live performance feel
- Context
- Released in 1962, 'Burnin' Beat' marked Buddy Rich's emergence as a prominent bandleader following his tenure as a sideman for jazz legends. This album showcased Rich's technical prowess and dynamic style, solidifying his reputation in the jazz scene during a period when he was transitioning from being primarily known for his drumming to leading his own ensembles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Connie Francis· Herbie Mann· Bing Crosby· Dave Brubeck· Billie Holiday· Ramsey Lewis· Louis Armstrong· Nat King Cole
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jumpin at the Woodside Standout 2:25
- 2 It Don’t Mean a Thing Standout 2:38
- 3 Duet 4:32
- 4 Night Train 3:25
- 5 King Porter Stomp Standout 3:21
- 6 Perdddo 2:28
- 7 Evolution 8:16
- 8 Hawaiian War Chant 5:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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