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Mister, I Am the Band: Buddy Rich - His Life and Travels Review"Mister, I Am The Band," by Doug Meriwether is a must for serious fans of Buddy Rich or for collectors of Buddy Rich recordings. The book is divided into three sections. The first is a biography of the great jazz drummer. It is written chronologically and in a documentary format. The information is presented factually. It is not written as well as "Traps, The Drum Wonder" by Mel Torme. However, it is a complement to the Torme book. In comparison, where Torme has assembled numerous quotes about Buddy by other drummers, Meriwether has carefully documented quotes about specific situations by associates of Buddy's. Meriwether is careful to list the person being quoted and when/where they are quoting. Where Torme's book seems to focus on the upbeat and positive, Meriwether does not skirt some of the issues such as Buddy's continuing problems with the IRS and his dissatisfaction with record companies. In this writer's opinion, it presents a very honest and factual account of the life of this unique personality. The accounts of his touring and performances leave the reader drained and wondering how could Buddy, particular in his later years, continue to keep up such a grueling schedule and be more on top of things than many of the much younger musicians who worked for him! The second section is a photo album that includes a number of excellent photos that I have not seen published previously. The only criticism regarding the photo section is that it is too short. For the serious Buddy Rich fan or collector, the most valuable section of this book is the complete discography and videography. This secition is well over 150 pages and includes every selection that Buddy played on. Included are the sources, whether it has been released or not, whether it appeared on previous or later releases, all personnel, each tune, and all labels both domestic and international, or whether the recording was private. This is not a book for the casual reader who wants to read a biography with an interesting title. For the true fan of Buddy Rich, the title tells it all and the book is a must. Overall, four stars.Mister, I Am the Band: Buddy Rich - His Life and Travels Overview

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