On April 4, 1960, “EmaRcy” label released “The Driver”, the 16^th Buddy Rich album. It was recorded in 1960 and was produced by Jack Tracy.

Personnel:

• Buddy Rich – vocals, drums
• Dave McKenna – piano
• Earl May – double bass
• Mike Mainieri – vibraphone
• Seldon Powell – tenor saxophone
• Willie Dennis – trombone
• Irwin “Marky” Markowitz – trumpet
• Ernie Wilkins – arranger

Track listing:

1. Brainwashed – Buddy Rich, Ernie Wilkins
2. A Swinging Serenade – Ernie Wilkins
3. Big Leg Mary – Buddy Rich, Ernie Wilkins
4. Straight, No Chaser – Thelonious Monk
5. Bloody Mary – Ernie Wilkins
6. A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli
7. Miss Bessie’s Cookin’ – Ernie Wilkins