Buddy Rich - Yardbird Suite - Vinyl LP Record - Opened - Very-Good+ Quality (VG+)

Record -VG+

Cover - VG-

Yardbird Suite captures Buddy Rich in a small-group jazz setting, highlighting his explosive yet controlled drumming style in a more intimate bebop environment. Unlike his later big band recordings, this album leans into tight ensemble interplay and showcases Rich’s technical brilliance without overwhelming the group dynamic.

Originally issued in the mid-1950s (often on Norgran/Clef, later Verve reissues), this title appeals to collectors of classic West Coast / bebop era jazz.

Genre

Jazz / Bebop

Track Listing

(Track listings can vary slightly depending on pressing and reissue configuration, but typically include:)

Side 1

1. Yardbird Suite
2. Lady Be Good
3. Love, For Sale
4. Slow Boat to China

Side 2

1. I’ll Remember April
2. Indiana
3. These Foolish Things
4. Strike Up the Band