A Different Drummer, also released as Superstar, is a 1971 big band recording by jazz drummer Buddy Rich for the RCA Records label.

A Different Drummer
Studio album by Buddy Rich Big Band
Released	1971
Recorded	July–August, 1971 RCA Studio C, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Label	RCA
Producer	Pete Spargo
Buddy Rich Big Band chronology
Keep the Customer Satisfied (1970) A Different Drummer (1971) Rich in London (1971)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2.5 stars stating

The material varies widely on this LP from the Buddy Rich big band. Certainly the two numbers from "Jesus Christ Superstar," Van Morrison's "Domino" and the four-song "A Piece of the Road Suite" make one think that Rich and his musicians are trying too hard to get with it. Fortunately, there are also versions of "Straight, No Chaser" and "Chelsea Bridge" included, plus good solos from tenor saxophonist Pat LaBarbera (who is well featured) and altoist Jimmy Mosher, along with high-note work from trumpeter Lin Biviano. The album is very much a mixed bag, not too essential but containing some enjoyable moments.[1]

Track listing

Source: Discogs[2]

• Tracks B3 – B6 make up the "A Piece of the Road" Suite

Personnel

• Buddy Rich – drums
• Bobby Peterson – piano
• David Spinozza – guitar
• Bob Daugherty – bass
• Paul Kondziela – bass
• Candido Camero – bongos, conga
• Phil Kraus – percussion
• Brian Grivna – alto saxophone, flute, soprano saxophone
• Jimmy Mosher – alto saxophone, flute, soprano saxophone
• Pat LaBarbera – tenor saxophone, flute, soprano saxophone
• Don Englert – tenor saxophone, flute, soprano saxophone
• Joe Calo – baritone saxophone, flute, soprano saxophone
• Lin Biviano – trumpet
• John DeFlon – trumpet
• Wayne Naus – trumpet
• Jeff Stout – trumpet
• Bruce Paulson – trombone
• Tony DiMaggio – trombone
• John Leys – bass trombone

References

• RCA LSP 4593
• RCA INTERNATIONAL INTS 1475 (title "Superstar")