{"product_id":"big-swing-face-buddy-rich-big-band-1967-1lp-vinyl-very-good-plus-vg","title":"Big Swing Face - Buddy Rich Big Band (1967) (1LP Vinyl, Mono 1st press) - Very Good Plus (VG+)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vinyl-record-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (VG) (Spitting on side 1 which do not have any effect on play)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"condition-details\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCover has ring wear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 15px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Swing Face\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eBuddy Rich Big Band\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuddy Rich Big Band responded to social changes with innovative jazz during a transformative era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusical Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuddy Rich Big Band leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Big Swing Face\" by the Buddy Rich Big Band is a electrifying showcase of the unmatched talent and energy that defined the golden age of jazz. Released on Pacific Jazz in 1966, this album captures the very essence of big band power and complexity, with Rich’s phenomenal drumming leading a powerhouse ensemble that features some of the era’s most talented musicians. The album thrives on its vibrant arrangements and infectious grooves, making each track a joyous celebration of the jazz genre. Notably, everything from the intricately woven brass sections to the fiery solos is steeped in a spirit of improvisation that invites listeners to lose themselves in the music, offering an experience that’s both exhilarating and deeply immersive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat truly sets \"Big Swing Face\" apart is not just its instrumentation, but the contagious energy that emanates from every note. Rich’s inimitable style, characterized by intricate polyrhythms and dynamic crescendos, elevates each piece, ensuring that no two listens are ever the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003eA1. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)\u003cbr\u003eA2. Big Swing Face\u003cbr\u003eA3. Monitor Theme\u003cbr\u003eA4. Wack Wack\u003cbr\u003eA5. Love For Sale\u003cbr\u003eB1. Mexicali Nose\u003cbr\u003eB2. Willowcrest\u003cbr\u003eB3. The Beat Goes On\u003cbr\u003eB4. Bugle Call Rag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003eErnie Watts - Alto Saxophone\u003cbr\u003eQuin Davis - Alto Saxophone\u003cbr\u003eWoody Woodward - Art Direction\u003cbr\u003eMarty Flax - Baritone Saxophone\u003cbr\u003eJames Gannon - Bass\u003cbr\u003eBill Wimberly - Bass Trombone\u003cbr\u003eGabor Halmos - Design\u003cbr\u003eBuddy Rich - Drums\u003cbr\u003eWally Heider - Engineer\u003cbr\u003eErnie Watts - Flute\u003cbr\u003eJay Corre - Flute\u003cbr\u003eRobert Keller - Flute\u003cbr\u003eRichard Resnicoff - Guitar\u003cbr\u003eHerb Wong - Liner Notes\u003cbr\u003eFred Seligo - Photography By\u003cbr\u003eRay Starling - Piano\u003cbr\u003eRichard Bock - Producer\u003cbr\u003eJay Corre - Tenor Saxophone\u003cbr\u003eRobert Keller - Tenor Saxophone\u003cbr\u003eJim Trimble - Trombone\u003cbr\u003eRon Meyers - Trombone\u003cbr\u003eBobby Shew - Trumpet\u003cbr\u003eChuck Findley - Trumpet\u003cbr\u003eJohn Scottile - Trumpet\u003cbr\u003eYoshito Murakami - Trumpet\u003cbr\u003eBaum-Giant-Kaye - Written-By (A3)\u003cbr\u003eBill Potts - Written-By (A2)\u003cbr\u003eBilly Meyers (2) - Written-By (B4)\u003cbr\u003eBob Florence - Written-By (B2)\u003cbr\u003eCole Porter - Written-By (A5)\u003cbr\u003eDonald Storball - Written-By (A4)\u003cbr\u003eEldee Young - Written-By (A4)\u003cbr\u003eElmer Schoebel - Written-By (B4)\u003cbr\u003eHarry Betts - Written-By (B1)\u003cbr\u003eHysear Don Walker - Written-By (A4)\u003cbr\u003eJack Pettis - Written-By (B4)\u003cbr\u003eLennon-McCartney - Written-By (A1)\u003cbr\u003eRed Holt - Written-By (A4)\u003cbr\u003eSonny Bono - Written-By (B3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes:\u003cbr\u003eGatefold jacket. \u003cbr\u003eCatalog # PJ-10117 on front and inside left of jacket, on jacket spine, and on center labels. Inside Gatefold on lower right corner shows Catalog #'s ST-20117 - PJ-10117. I am assuming to show LP available in Stereo (ST-20117) and Mono (PJ-10117).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. 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