Album · 1959
Rich Versus Roach
- Released
- 1959
- Label
- Mercury Records
- Catalogue no.
- MG-20448
- Tracklist
- 8 tracks
- Length
- 35:09
- Country
- US
“Rich Versus Roach” is an album by Buddy Rich & Max Roach, released in 1959 on Mercury Records. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 35:09. Jazz standards on the record include “Limehouse Blues” and “Yesterdays”. The line-up features Buddy Rich (drums (drum set), percussion), Max Roach (drums (drum set)), Bob Boswell (double bass), Buddy Rich Quintet (performer) and John Bunch (piano).
Who played on Rich Versus Roach
- Buddy Rich drums (drum set), percussion on 4 tracks
- Max Roach drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
- Bob Boswell double bass on 3 tracks
- Buddy Rich Quintet performer on 3 tracks
- John Bunch piano on 3 tracks
- Julian Priester trombone on 3 tracks
- Max Roach Quintet performer on 3 tracks
- Phil Leshin double bass on 3 tracks
- Phil Woods alto saxophone on 3 tracks
- Stanley Turrentine tenor saxophone on 3 tracks
- Tommy Turrentine trumpet on 3 tracks
- Willie Dennis trombone on 3 tracks
Tracklist
- 1 Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) — Louis Prima 4:06
- 2 The Casbah 5:00
- 3 Sleep 3:19
- 4 Figure Eights 4:31
- 5 Yesterdays standard — Jerome Kern 5:43
- 6 Big Foot — Charlie Parker 4:47
- 7 Limehouse Blues standard — Philip Braham 3:45
- 8 Toot, Toot, Tootsie Goodbye 3:58
Production
- Gigi Gryce arranger
More albums by Buddy Rich & Max Roach
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Rich Versus Roach?
The line-up of Rich Versus Roach includes Buddy Rich (drums (drum set), percussion), Max Roach (drums (drum set)), Bob Boswell (double bass), Buddy Rich Quintet (performer), John Bunch (piano), Julian Priester (trombone), Max Roach Quintet (performer) and Phil Leshin (double bass).
Which label released Rich Versus Roach?
Rich Versus Roach was released in 1959 on Mercury Records (MG-20448).
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