As April, Jazz Appreciation Month, comes to an end, we're revisting this archived (2017) Big Blend Radio podcast conversation with Cathy Rich, daughter of legendary jazz drummer Buddy Rich, CEO of Scabeba Entertainment, and guest vocalist with the 16-piece Buddy Rich Band featuring drummer Greg Potter.
As part of Buddy’s centennial (2017), his daughter Cathy discussed the release of the soundtracks from two concert films - The Channel One Set and The Lost Tapes. The digital films as well as a vinyl LP of The Lost Tapes were also released.
Buddy Rich, whom Gene Krupa defined as “the greatest drummer to ever draw breath,” was honored with a President’s Special Merit award GRAMMY along with three Grammy Nominations. He was inducted into the Downbeat Magazine, Modern Drummer and Playboy Halls of Fame. Buddy received the Jazz Unlimited Immortals of Jazz Award and awards for his philanthropic efforts. He was named “Greatest Drummer of All Time” by Modern Drummer magazine.

In honor of Buddy’s Centennial, a flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol on Buddy’s birthday, when the commemoration of his Centennial was also read into the official Congressional record where it will be a permanent part of the United States archive for all time. Visit: https://thebuddyrichband.com/