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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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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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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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Jazz Articles about Gene Krupa

The Master of Drums Elizabeth J Rosenthal 320 Pages ISBN: 978-0-8065-4320 Kensington Publishing Company 2025 In the interests of full disclosure, I spent an extended period with Gene Krupa as an ...
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Gene Krupa: Boogie, Ballads, and Be-Bop: The Best of the Columbia Years 1945-1949

Gene Krupa’s flailing arms and floppy hair were undeniable emblems of the Big Band Era. As the first drummer to explore the uses of the full drum kit in jazz (and insist that it be miked at full ...