Just in time : the final recording

"... the music very well mastered and cut on two LPs and the only mystery being how long it has taken to put out Buddy's last session. Better late than never though".

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"There are few sounds in jazz as thrilling as a big band in full flight. And a big band led by Buddy Rich promises to send the listener's dials into the red. The live album Just In Time: The Final Recording delivers on the promise ... As things worked out, it has taken 33 years for the release to happen. It has done so thanks to the determination of Rich's daughter, Cathy, who closes the album in fine style with Annie Ross' "Twisted."".

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"This 1986 date came at a time when his musical life was nearing its end: He died the following year at age 69, but sounded determined to go out fighting. Performing at Ronnie Scott's, still London's most recognized club for traditional jazz, Rich had led big bands for about 20 years by the time that this 16-member ensemble took the stage. This is streamlined swing, heavy on standards and as tightly controlled as Rich's reputation would indicate".