Gene Krupa

Gene Krupa was an extraordinary, influential and flamboyant jazz drummer. He began his professional career playing with Benny Goodman, and later led his own bands. He appeared in movies (such as “Ball of Fire,” a favorite of mine, with Barbara Stanwyck and Gary Coooper). After his retirement from performing, he opened a music school, where he trained drummers including Kiss drummer Peter Criss and New York Dolls drummer Jerry Nolan. You’ll find loads of info about his career on Wikipedia. He’s fun to watch! Check him out:

The Recordings

Dark Eyes
	Group:	Gene Krupa
	Label:	Columbia	Matrix Number:	Columbia (38147)
	Record Type:	Double sided 10 inch 78 RPM
	Date Recorded:	March 8, 1945
	Listen:	Click to play in popout player
	Notes:	Performed by Gene Krupa Jazz Trio. This recording really showcases Krupa’s skills.
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After You've Gone
	Group:	Gene Krupa
	Label:	Columbia	Matrix Number:	Columbia (38147)
	Record Type:	Double sided 10 inch 78 RPM
	Date Recorded:	March 8, 1945
	Listen:	Click to play in popout player
	Notes:	Performed by Gene Krupa and his Orchestra, featuring Roy Eldridge on trumpet.
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Georgia On My Mind
	Group:	Gene Krupa
	Label:	Okeh	Matrix Number:	Okeh (6118)
	Record Type:	Double sided 10 inch 78 RPM
	Date Recorded:	March 12, 1941
	Listen:	Click to play in popout player
	Notes:	Performed by Gene Krupa and his Orchestra. Vocal by Anita O’Day.
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Alreet
	Group:	Gene Krupa
	Label:	Okeh	Matrix Number:	Okeh (6118)
	Record Type:	Double sided 10 inch 78 RPM
	Date Recorded:	March 12, 1941
	Listen:	Click to play in popout player
	Notes:	Performed by Gene Krupa and his Orchestra.
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