Classic footage of the legendary drummer and his band includes definitive performances of the Channel One Suite and West Side Story Medley.



Available for the first time ever as a double-DVD, The Buddy Rich Collector's Edition combines two spectacular sets from one amazing night and features Buddy's flawless performances of his signature arrangements of the Channel One Suite and West Side Story medley. The two-DVD boxset also includes special commentary tracks by Steve Smith (Channel One Suite) and Dave Weckl (West Side Story) as well as a 16-page collector booklet with exclusive photos, Dolby 4.0 Digital and DTS Digital Surround Sound tracks and extensive bonus material.



The historic performances by Buddy and his band were videotaped in April, 1985 in San Francisco, California and had yet to be released when a fire broke out at the studio in 1990. All was thought to be lost, but several years later after a chance discovery, the tapes of these two sets were successfully restored and converted to DVD.



By presenting both sets exactly as they were recorded nearly 20 years ago, The Buddy Rich Collector Edition is an unprecedented look at Buddy and his band at the height of their fame and influence. The DVDs also represent the first performances ever recorded in Surround Sound and the last Buddy recorded before his death in 1987.