Red Richards discusses his choice to stay centered around New York instead of working on the road

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Red Richards discusses smaller 'big bands'

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Red Richards talks about Buddy Johnson, pianist with the Count Basie Orchestra

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Q: “A lot of people think of the “swing era” as big bands but in fact, there were dozens of these small bands that were terrific little bands…”

A: “Yeah, it was the Savoy Sultans. They made it warm for everybody who came on that stand.”