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John Bonham considered him "a god" and Buddy Rich called him "the inspiration for every big-name drummer in the business": the story of Gene Krupa, the king of swing

Carnegie Hall, New York City, 16 January 1938. An eager audience is keyed up with excitement, awaiting the first jazz concert at this prestigious classical music venue. At one time every drummer in ...
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John Bonham considered him "a god": the story of Gene Krupa, the king of swing

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Carnegie Hall, New York City, 16 January 1938. An eager audience is keyed up with excitement, ...
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Buddy Rich Jazz Legend 19171987 (1996)

Narrated by Mel Torme this retrospective showcasing jazz icon Buddy Rich is packed with rare performance footage interviews and behindthescenes clips The collection features the legendary musician in ...
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Purdue jazz concert to spotlight drums in 'The Big Beat'

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Purdue Jazz Band, the American Music Repertory Ensemble and the Lab Jazz Band will pay tribute to drummers including Gene Krupa during an 8 p.m. Friday (Nov. 17) concert in ...
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Bruce Klauber

Bruce Klauber is the biographer of jazz drumming legends Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich in books and Warner Brothers films, served as Technical Advisor on the film “Whiplash,” and has been a working jazz ...