Layne Redmond

LAYNE REDMOND / RITUAL DRUMMING 75 min.
This unique video effectively combines in-depth instructions on practical hand drumming techniques with primal and contemporary metaphysical concerns on drumming and rhythm.

VH0146 $19.95

Buddy Rich

BUDDY RICH / AT THE TOP 60 min.
Recorded at the "Top of the Plaza" in Rochester, New York on February 6, 1973 and not seen in it's entirety since it was first broadcast, this video contains one of the most sought after and influential shows ever recorded by Buddy. Includes the definitive versions of Love For Sale, Time Check, Norwegian Wood, Basically Blues and West Side Story.

Reg Price $29.95 DVD version 87 min. $24.95

DVD BONUS FEATURES: three rare clips of Buddy, including his appearance as the "mystery guest" on What's My Line from 1974, a blazing solo from a performance at the Philharmonica in Berlin 1970, and a solo from one of his last performances at Disneyland in 1984.

Regular Price $24.95 VHS-Tape VH0196 $21.00

BUDDY RICH & THE BUDDY RICH BIG BAND / LIVE AT THE 1982 MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 60 min.
BUDDY RICH and The Buddy Rich Big Band, Live At The 1982 Montreal Jazz Festival features Buddy and his band at the height of their popularity and influence. Featured are seven arrangements that display not only Buddy's virtuosity but his unsurpassed musicianship as well. These include a rare example of Buddy on brushes and a brilliant rendition of his signature piece, the medley from West Side Story. Also featured is a rare bonus clip featuring a great 1972 performance of On Green Dolphin Street. SONGS: Hookin' It, Brush Strokes, If They Could See Me Now, Good News, West Side Story Medley, Carioca, Time Check & On Green Dolphin Street.

DVD Regular Price $29.95 FD Price $27.95

BUDDY RICH / JAZZ LEGEND 1917 - 1987

DVD version

This DVD includes both Part 1 and Part 2 of the Jazz Legend video series detailing the spectacular life of Buddy Rich, his music, and his passion.(see below for details on Jazz Legend parts 1 & 2...)

SPECIAL FEATURES ON THIS DVD: performance selection (instant access to all 23 performances), historical timeline, selections from the Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concert, The Making of Burnin' for Buddy, additional product reviews, internet connectivity, and a lot more! Running time is more than 145 minutes. . .

BUDDY RICH / JAZZ LEGEND: PART 1, 1917-1970 67 min.
The life, the music and the virtuosity of Buddy Rich. This is a classy and insightful look at the man who is widely considered to be the best drummer who ever lived. This video features extremely rare performance footage from 1939 to 1970 of Rich with the bands of Artie Shaw, Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, as well as his own small groups and big bands. Also featured is footage from the infamous drum duel with Gene Krupa. Buddy was simply awesome and this video set gives you a great insiders view of his life and it's packed with performances that will leave your jaw on the floor. *A book of transcriptions (#0112B $15.95) for the solos performed in the video is also available. A truly amazing compilation.

Regular Price $39.95 VH0196 $32.95

BUDDY RICH / JAZZ LEGEND: PART 2, 1970-1987 80 min.
The other half of the great Buddy Rich series. This video features Buddy as a leader of his own big band from 1970 until his death in 1987. There's several exceptional performances from old TV shows, home movies and jazz festivals. Several drummers give their personal tributes in the video and it is, like its predecessor, its stocked with performances that will absolutely leave you in awe. *A transcription book (#0112B $15.95) is available which gives you the solos performed in the video note-for-note.

Regular Price $39.95 VH0197 $32.95

BUDDY RICH - JAZZ LEGEND: TWO PACK
A necessary purchase for any drummer who's serious about what they do, this discount pack gives you both Buddy Rich 'Jazz Legend' videos (shrinkwrapped together) for at a greater discount.

Regular Price $59.95 VH0291 $47.95

A SALUTE TO BUDDY RICH featuring Phil Collins, Dennis Chambers & Steve Smith

Dennis Chambers summed it up best: "There will never be another one like him." To muscicians and jazz fans of the last 50 years, Buddy Rich remains at the top of the list. Says Phil Collins, "He was a one-off. As a drummer there was no one like him."

On October 3, 1998 at the Manhattan Center in NYC, Phil Collins, Dennis Chambers and Steve Smith performed with the Buddy Rich Band - in a spectactular tribute to Buddy Rich.

Included are five clips of Buddy Rich, as well as insightful interviews with each of the featured drummers. Songs include: PHIL COLLINS That's All, Norwegian Wood, Milestones, Birdland, Sussudio, The Way You Look Tonight, I Don't Care Anymore & Mercy, Mercy, Mercy. DENNIS CHAMBERS All Blues & Rocky And His Friends. STEVE SMITH Airegin & No Jive.

SPECIAL DVD FEATURES: three new performances, one by Dennis & two by Steve - almost 1/2 hour of new material! 143 min.

DVD Regular Price $19.95 FD Price $17.50

BUDDY RICH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT
Six of the world's finest drummers came together with the Buddy Rich Big Band on October 14th, 1989, to honor Buddy. This historic event was taped live at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. Tapes three and four were recorded on April 8th, 1991 at the Ritz Theater in New York City, and include clips of Buddy himself.

TAPE ONE: Louie Bellson, Dennis Chambers and Gregg Bissonette are featured. There's a trio which features them showing off their double bass chops and several amazing individual solos. 64 min.

Reg. Price $39.95 VH053 $33.95

TAPE TWO: Features classic performances and solos by Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd and Dave Weckl - not a bad bill, eh? Each plays with the band then the three of them burn together in a mind-blowing performance. 64 min.

VH054 $33.95

TAPE THREE: Tape three of the Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concert features performances by Neil Peart, Steve Smith and Marvin 'Smitty' Smith with the Buddy Rich Big Band. Also features a duel/duet with Steve Smith and 'Smitty' and clips of Buddy himself. 73 min.

Reg. Price $39.95 VH081 $33.95

TAPE FOUR: Tape four features Omar Hakim, Will Calhoun and Neil Peart. 60 min. $33.95

BUDDY RICH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT: HIGHLIGHTS
This video gives an overview of Tapes 1 and 2 through a collection of select highlights.

Reg. Price $19.95 VH0246 $15.95

BUDDY RICH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT: DELUXE SET
The deluxe set of all four Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concert packed as a single edition. A valuable purchase.

Reg. Price $149.95 VH084 $123.95

THE MAKING OF BURNIN' FOR BUDDY Part 2 89 min.
(Part 2 is the only volume left in the four part Burnin' For Buddy series. Parts 1, 3 and 4 are permanently sold out.)

In May of 1994, Neil Peart undertook a recording project which will forever stand as the ultimate tribute to Bernard "Buddy" Rich. He and Buddy's daughter, Cathy, invited 18 of the most respected drummers in the world to the Power Station in New York and, for two weeks, each day, one or two drummers would perform with the Buddy Rich Big Band. Highlights include: rehearsal footage, each final take, interviews with each drummer about the project and about Buddy, candid footage of the control room during playback, and more. Part 2 features Billy Cobham, Steve Ferrone, Omak Hakim, Joe Morello, Rod Morganstein, Simon Phillips, Steve Smith and Matt Sorum.

Regular Price $39.95 VH0270 $14.00

BUDDY RICH & HIS BAND / THE LOST WEST SIDE STORY TAPES

AVAILABLE ON DVD (110 min.) and VHS (60 min.)

Recorded in 1985, the master tapes were thought to have been lost in a fire. They were discovered in 2000, along with the original "surround sound" digital master, and extensive work was done to bring about this state-of-the-art audio mix. The concert includes Buddy Rich standards "Cottontail," Mexicali Nose," and the unforgettable classic "West Side Story Medley."

SPECIAL DVD FEATURES INCLUDE: 4.0 Channel Dolby Digital DTS, solos of selected performers, track selection menu, additional commentary, interview segments, behind-the-scenes footage of Buddy and rare photos from the Rich archives.

Emil Richards

EMIL RICHARDS / THE ESSENCE OF PLAYING MALLETS
Emil Richards offers some special exercises and unique insights guaranteed to improve anyone's playing skills and musicality. He shares his own exercises for developing speed and accuracy in chromatic, major and minor scale forms. Emphasis is placed on achieving a solid rhythmic foundation . Booklet included.

Reg. Price $39.95 VH0144 $32.95

Max Roach

MAX ROACH - IN CONCERT & IN SESSION 60 min.
This two-part video first captures Roach in live solo performance and then illustrates an actual Max Roach Quartet studio recording session of Chattahoochie Red. The album's compositions are followed from rehearsal to recording, allowing an intimate view of Max as producer, composer and improvisational mastermind. A worthwhile view of one of the all-time best - Max Roach.

Reg. Price $39.95 VH016 $34.95

John Robinson

JOHN ROBINSON - J.R.
Robinson has contributed drum tracks to records by artists such as Bob Seger, David Lee Roth, Michael Jackson, Steve Winwood, Herbie Hancock and Madonna. As a premier session drummer, and an up-and-coming producer, Robinson shares what it takes to make it as a professional and as a great drummer.

Reg. Price $19.95 324093 $17.95 - PERMANENTLY OUT OF PRINT -

Bobby Rock

BOBBY ROCK / METALMORPHOSIS 60 min.
Bobby, an acomplished studio drummer, demonstrates his unique "melting pot" of fusing funk, rock, rudimental and Latin concepts in an innovative approach to timekeeping and soloing. Also covered are double bass techniques, linear patterns and syncopation. Excellent for the beginner or intermediate drummer who's looking for new ideas and styles to get into. Book (#MMBK0025A $10.95) with transcribed examples is also available.

Reg. Price $39.95 VH059 $32.95

BOBBY ROCK 'The Zen of Drumming'

After 11 years and over 700 drumming exhibitions, Bobby Rock makes an explosive return to the video arena. In this spectacular three hour production, Bobby shares a lifetime's worth of drumming knowledge and inspiration, including:

HEAVY GROOVES & KILLER FILLS: Analysis and performance of three tracks from Bobby's new CD, 'Out of Body.'

SOLO PERFORMANCES: Like you've never seen - five extended solos, including some exclusive, live "roadcam" footage.

IN DEPTH STUDIES: On ghost notes, Latin-influenced groove and soloing concepts, 4-way independence, rudimental applications, using multipedal setups for grooves and solos.

SOLOING: Bobby breaks down many of his favorite soloing ingredients both on the drum set and practice pad as he shares his personal practice tips and techniques.

THE OCTOPUS: Bobby's multi-voice groove tour de force - a 1 bar pattern that utilizes 22 different sound sources! (Burnin'!!)

NUTRITIONAL TIPS: For energy and endurance - Bobby discusses and demonstrates some of his "superior health for musicians" eating concepts.

MENTAL PREPARATION: Bobby's strategies and philosophies for getting in "the zone" at will for consistently great performances.

Three full hours of drumming with Bobby Rock. 2 video tape box set. Hi-fi stereo.

  2-VHS BOX SET / Only $43.00 at Forever Drumming