Las Vegas, -- The much awaited return of the Buddy Rich Memorial
Concert is now over. In late August, Cathy Rich, daughter of the late,
legendary drummer Buddy Rich, confirmed plans for the Buddy Rich
Memorial and that it would take place at Hammerstein Ballroom in New
York City on October 18. Her company, Scabeba Entertainment, Drucker
Labs and drumming icon Neil Peart will produce this historic event,
which promises to be the most intense and compelling ever in terms of
the performers and sponsors.

“The concerts themselves are an expression of Buddy's generous musical
spirit. It's our goal to give back as much as possible and have all
parties involved leave with a good feeling." Rich noted. “We should
also point out that all our sponsors will make this event truly
amazing. Without the love and support from all sponsors, these events
would not happen."

Some Superb Sponsors
Title sponsors areDrucker Labs, Scabeba Entertainment, Manhattan
Center Productions, Drum Channel, and Enter Music Publishing's Drum!
and Traps magazine.

Other sponsors include Remo, JazzImprov magazine, Buddy Rich Drum
Company, DW Drums, Pro-Mark, Dunnett Drums, Mark Bass, Vic Firth, SJC
Custom Drums, Guitar Center, Sabian, Caroldean El Paseo, Joshua
Clothing, and Roland.

In addition to the sponsors listed, Drumchannel.com will unveil a
presentation on Buddy Rich and will LIVE STREAM the event over the
web. In addition, the entire affair is being taped in high-definition
for a Christmas DVD release.

A Legendary Lineup
This year's lineup, one of the most diverse to be scheduled for The
Memorial, features some of the most well-respected drummers in the
world, who will be performing original rock and jazz arrangements with
the big band.

Terry Bozzio formerly of Frank Zappa's band and his own platinum
selling band, Missing Persons. Terry went on to revolutionize drumming
with his one-man shows and clinics featuring his sea of drums and
percussion. He’s performing a Zappa tune, among others.

John Blackwell who was with Prince's band and most recently toured the
world with Justin Timberlake.

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith will perform four tunes
including some Rolling Stones material scored for big band.

New York drumming icon Tommy Igoe, leader of the Birdland Big Band and
in demand session and Broadway drummer. His recent educational DVD's
are currently the number one sellers in the marketplace.

This is also the debut of Buddy's 23 year old grandson Nick Rich
playing for the first time in his grandfather's big band. Nick is an
in demand drummer on the west coast, having recently recorded with
platinum selling artist Ray J.

Neil Peart will also perform.

Joining Buddy's Big Band will be Late Show with David Letterman bass
player Will Lee. Bassist Jeff Berlin will appear as a special
guest. There will be a special appearance by Guitar Center 2007 Drum
Off winner Donnie Marple. More surprises will be added.

What makes this year’s show hip are the artists having big band
arrangements made of some of their most popular hits, as well as
playing their favorite Buddy Rich charts. And, it will take on a life
of its own since the show will be streamed live globally by the Drum
Channel, and recorded in Hi Def for worldwide release.

“After a ten-year hold on this world wide drum event, we are coming
back with a vengeance", said Rich. “We started doing these concerts in
1989 and they were the first of their kind. I originally had the idea
of having all the greatest drummers in the world sitting in with my
father’s big band, playing his charts with their own unique
spin.

A giant Buddy Rich Memorial Concert Product Promotion began in late
August next with a chance to win dozens of prizes including Roland V-
drums, snares from Dunnett, George Way, Buddy Rich Drum Company, and
DW, and much more. Be sure to reserve your tickets now.

For ticket info call Ticket Master 212.307-7171 or visit
www.ticketmaster.com
To enter the Buddy Rich Concert Giveaway visit
www.drummagazine.com/buddyrich.

Source: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=22634