Buddy Rich

September 30th – Buddy Rich’s birthday.  In 2013 there is 96 years since he was born.

 
Buddy Rich – a famous band leader and genius drummer in the world.
Who could have known that at 18 months old his career would unfold?
Buddy’s born with an incredible potential, musical gift – one of a kind.
He was determined to utilize it and have his skills polished or refined.

Buddy’s virtuosity was extraordinary, superb, unique and exceptional.
Subtle performance style, technique, improvisation – unconventional.
Rich’ sense of rhythm , speed, phrasing, sound, intensity and musicality
Had constituted his artistic, multifaceted and innovative individuality.

With high expectations for self and others, Buddy strove for perfection.
He integrated his drumming impromptu with band’s play for satisfaction.
Promoting, emphasizing excellence, high quality, mastery and versatility,
Rich manifested his consistent effort, discipline, virtuosity and nobility.

As a performer, Rich was convincing, thorough, professional, true, fond.
Through music he connected with musicians, audience, creating a bond.
Rich was an astounding entertainer giving away his two hundred percent.
Every performance he delivered was an inspiring and illuminating event.

Rich had explored genres of music, such as jazz, swing, bebop, vaudeville.
On stage, in films, on television his many talents would naturally reveal.
Buddy received domestic, international critical and commercial acclaim.
He had deserved recognition, praise, appreciation, admiration and fame.

September 30th – birthday of Buddy Rich, competent drummer, icon, star.
Known for talent, temper, friendliness and demand, he kept raising a bar.
Rich was a high achiever in the music industry, a legend in his own right.
He’s been remembered as universal artist with integrity, vision and pride.


Copyright©2013 Mila Alper


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