New Hazlett Theater for the Performing Arts
6 Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh
Sunday, August 26th, 2012 - 8PM
Opening Act: Pittsburgh's own JESSICA LEE JAZZ & BLUES
QUARTET
Buy Tickets Here
Phone Order: 1-888-718-4253
VIP Tickets include an after show Meet & Greet with Gregg
Potter & Cathy Rich
Arguably the greatest jazz drummer of all time, the legendary
Buddy Rich received recognition throughout his career being presented with The
Downbeat Magazine Hall of Fame Award, the Modern Drummer Magazine Hall of Fame
Award and the Jazz Award are just a few of his numerous honors. Rich
toured around the globe, performing for millions of fans and several world
leaders including the King of Thailand, King Hussein of Jordan the Queen of
England, and U.S. presidents Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy and Ronald
Reagan.
After her father's passing, his daughter Cathy has devoted
her life to preserving the legacy she was born into. It was Buddy's wish
to keep his band and music alive and it has been her mission to make sure her
father's wish came true.
After a 24 year hiatus from the road, Cathy Rich has put
together a fresh crop of the finest young musicians to record and tour in
Buddy's name. She has enlisted Emmy award winner drummer Gregg Potter to
helm the project. Gregg's fire, showmanship, and drumming prowess adds a
new exciting chapter to the history of this legendary band.
Be sure not to miss this exciting Big Band in concert and be
a part of the launch of the "new" Buddy rich Big Band. This is
not a look back, but a surge forward. Buddy was all about young, hip, and
modern-nothing nostalgic or old. It is Cathy's wish to have her father's
name live on forever, and that his contribution to the music world is never
forgotten. Be sure not to miss this opportunity to be a part of the 2012
BUDDY RICH BIG BAND FEATURING GREGG POTTER & CATHY RICH World Tour
Opening the show will be Pittsburgh's own JESSICA LEE JAZZ
& BLUES QUARTET.
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