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Bytowne Big Band: Best of Buddy Rich w/ Guests Chris Maskell Quartet
7:30 PM on Sunday May. 20th, 2018
Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 34 Murray St.

From the band that brought the magic of Snarky Puppy, they come back to celebrate the legendary drummer Buddy Rich. Music will also cover music of Phil Collins Big Band (which featured many from the Buddy Rich Big Band). Come early as seats will fill up quickly, again!

Co-Directors- William O'Neill, Andrew Knox
Alto Saxophone- Andrew Gesing, Philippe Carrier
Tenor Saxophone- Gabriel Paul, Caelan Roberge-Toll
Baritone Saxophone- Nicholas Rivers-Moore
Trumpet- Ajo Elias, Andrew Knox, Alexandre Newbury, Eric Littlewood, Evan Dalling
Trombone- Chris Wiley, James Arif, Nick Gagnon, Paul Adjeleian, Nicholas Adema
Guitar- William O'Neill
Piano- Anthony Kubelka
Bass- Louis Alexander Perron
Drums- Matt Welsh
Aux Percussion- Rene Fortier

Chris Maskell Quartet:
Saxophone- Chris Maskell
Piano- Josh Rager
Bass- Jonathan Chapman
Drums- Aaron Dolman

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (September 30, 1917 – April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Widely considered one of the most influential drummers of all time and known for his virtuoso technique, power and speed. He performed with many bandleaders, most notably Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Count Basie, and led his own big band.