Most drummers are in awe of Buddy’s technical command in playing drum solos. He preferred wood-tip sticks-slightly heavier than a pair of 7As-and the sensitivity of Remo Coated Diplomat drumheads helped complement his exceptionally wide dynamic range. His Avedis Zildjian cymbals, which included a 20″ ride, two 18″ crashes, a pair of 14″ hi-hats, and a 6″ splash, shimmered when he struck them. His setup included a 14×24 bass drum (with a moleskin patch and a wooden beater), a 9×13 rack tom, two 16×16 floor toms, and a 5×14 snare drum. He used big drums-which had a major influence on his sound and projection. His sound was always supportive, but it also cut through each section of his band like a razor blade. It’s an understatement to say that he was one of kind. Buddy Rich was the first jazz drummer I saw perform live as a kid, and experiencing his intensity in a club at such a young age left a deep impression on me.
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