In late 1973, the Buddy Rich big band still featured the explosive drummer in prime, competitive form. The orchestra's key soloist during the era was Pat LaBarbera (doubling on tenor and soprano); guitarist Joe Beck also has a spot on "Big Mac." The charts (by Ernie Wilkins, John LaBarbera, Manny Albam, Greg Hopkins and Don Menza) for this album emphasize hard-driving swing, with the highlights including "Nuttville," "Senator Sam" and Menza's memorable "Time Check." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
The Roar of '74
10/01/1973
All Music Guide Review
The Roar of '74 Track Listing
Credits of The Roar of '74
- Keith O'Quinn
- Trombone
- Joe Romano
- Flute, Sax (Alto)
- Sam Woodyard
- Percussion
- Jimmy Maeulen
- Conga
- Bob "Mink" Martin
- Sax (Alto)
- Charlie Davis
- Trumpet
- Sam Feldman
- Mastering
- John Hoffman
- Trumpet
- Buddy Budson
- Piano
- Bob Martin
- Flute, Sax (Alto)
- Greg Hopkins
- Trumpet, Arranger
- Bob Crea
- Sax (Tenor)
- Larry Hall
- Trumpet
- Manny Albam
- Arranger
- Malcolm Addey
- Engineer
- Sam Alexander
- Art Direction
- Ernie Wilkins
- Arranger
- Alan Kaplan
- Trombone
- John La Barbera
- Arranger, Sax (Tenor)
- John Laws
- Sax (Baritone)
- Tony Levin
- Bass
- John Leys
- Trombone (Bass)
- Joe Beck
- Guitar
- Don Menza
- Arranger
- Buddy Rich
- Drums, Main Performer
- Pat La Barbera
- Flute, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor)













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