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Gene KrupaGene Krupa (1909–1973) was a prominent American jazz drummer, bandleader, and composer, recognized as a key figure in the evolution of modern drumming techniques. His innovative drum solo on Benny Goodman's 1937 hit "Sing, Sing, Sing" established the drummer as a central soloist in orchestras, shifting the perceptions of drumming in popular music. Throughout his career, Krupa recorded extensively, participated in notable films, and influenced generations of musicians with his flashy, charismatic style. He passed away in 1973, leaving a lasting legacy in jazz and rock music. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Albums
The Gene Krupa Trio At Jatp
The Gene Krupa Trio At The Jatp (1953)
Sing Sing Sing Gene Krupa And His Orchestra (1954)
The Gene Krupa Sextet # 3 (1954)
The Rocking Mr Krupa (1954)
Gene Krupa's Sidekicks (1955)
The Gene Krupa Quartet (1955)
Drum Boogie (1956)
Gene Krupa (1956)
Jazz Rhythms Of Gene Krupa (1956)
Krupa And Rich (1956)
Playing Some Of The Selections They Played In The Benny Goodman Movie (1956)
The Driving Gene Krupa Plays With His Sextet (1956)
Gene Krupa Lionel Hamptom Teddy Wilson Red Callender (1957)
Gene Krupa In Highest Fi (1957)
The Driving Gene Krupa (1957)
Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements (1958)
Mutiny In The Parlour (1958)
Singles
The Sheik Of Araby
Ain't Misbehavin / Handfull Of Keys (1950)
Bonaparte's Retreat / My Scandanavian Baby (1950)
Dust / These Foolish Things Remind Me Of You (1950)
Dark Eyes / After You're Gone (1954)
Tuxedo Junction / Drummin' Man (1954)
