If he's a true symphony artist, he knows better than that because he knows that the only truly creative musician is the jazz musician.
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So, to come In with a set routine it's something I've never believed in. It should depend on how you feel, because you play what you feel.Buddy Rich
So, practice, particularly after you've attained a job, any kind of job, like playing with a four piece band, that's... an opportunity to develop.
Buddy Rich
As far as music school goes. I walked through Berkeley one time to visit with some people I know.
Buddy Rich
I think the drummer should sit back there and play some drums, and never mind about the tunes. Just get up there and wail behind whoever is sitting up there playing the solo. And this is what is lacking, definitely lacking in music today.
Buddy Rich
They're simply following what was laid down in front and they play the same thing. So, there's no great challenge In being a classical drummer.
Buddy Rich
And, well of course, Count Basie, and I think all of the black bands of the late thirties and early forties, bands with real players. They had an influence on everybody, not just drummers.
Buddy Rich
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