If you've never seen or heard of Buddy Rich before then follow the links (thanks to Dave T) and be amazed ...

http://uk. youtube. com/watch?v=mQwBdHsVGag

http://uk. youtube. com/watch?v=eZDfszYfbxs

You don't have to be a jazz fan to appreciate that Buddy was quite simply a phenomenal master of virtuoso technique. His all out power is matched by the subtlety of his brushwork and the lightest of touches; his metronomic timing was flawless when he was laid back in the groove or flat out mid-solo; he was - and always will be - a legend.

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