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Re: Benny Goodman/Buddy Rich

Author: Michael E. Shultz
Date: 2015-03-27 14:43

I saw Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich perform at the Idora Park Ballroom in Youngstown, Ohio. It was sometime during the 1970s. Buddy was on his best behavior. His lovely daughter and her friend sang a number or two.

Maynard was at the peak of his popularity, so Buddy was the opening act. Supposedly, Buddy was not happy about this, but he gave no indication during the performance. Buddy's orchestra played songs with a lot of high trumpet parts. I think he was competing with Maynard.

"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
Groucho Marx

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