Rich and Famous is a recording made by jazz drummer Buddy Rich released in 1983. Originally released by Amway in the United States, it has since been re-issued under different titles by different labels (The Magic of Buddy Rich (HMC Records), Buddy Rich, The Man (Synergie OMP), ...).
Track listing LP side A: "Red Snapper" (Bobby Shew) – 4:34 "Time Will Tell" (Joe Roccisano) – 5:07 "Ballad Of The Matador" (Frank Strazzeri) – 5:23 "Dancing Men" (Pat LaBarbera) – 4:59 LP side B: "Cotton Tail" (Duke Ellington) – 5:05 "My One and Only Love" (Guy Wood, Robert Mellin) – 5:34 "Manhattan: The City/Central Park" (Dave Panichi) – 4:47
Personnel Buddy Rich – leader, drums The Buddy Rich Big Band: Trumpets: Doug Clark, Dana Watson, Andy Gravish, Jeff Folkens Trombones: Dave Panichi, Mike Davis, George Gesslein (bass trb.) Alto Sax: Mark Lopeman, Olivier Peters Tenor Sax: Steve Marcus, Andy Sterman Bari Sax: Keith Bishop Piano: Lee Musiker Bass: Dave Carpenter
References Personnel from Clarence Hintze's Discography of Buddy Rich from the book "Mister, I Am The Band!" () Rich & Famous (TKO Magnum / Meteor – MTLP 004) 1996 The Magic of Buddy Rich (HMC Records HM-83-1010) Buddy Rich: The Man (Synergie OMP / One Media Publishing) Rich and Famous at discogs.com