Drummer
Buddy Rich
is heard leading his own ensembles on 21 postwar big-band recordings compiled in this second volume of his collected early works, released in 1998 by the
Hep
record label. This terrain has been traversed by the
Classics
Chronological Series
as well; the two series make for an interesting comparison. Perusal of the collective personnel reveals the presence of several individuals destined for progressive careers in early modern jazz; these include saxophonists
Hal McKusick
,
Warne Marsh
Jimmy Giuffre
, and
Al Cohn
, as well as vibraphonist and future bandleader
Terry Gibbs
. Vocals are by
Dottie Reid
and arrangements are credited to
Jimmy Mundy
Neal Hefti
Johnny Mandel
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