Live album · 1960
The Drum Battle
- Released
- 1960
- Label
- Verve Records
- Catalogue no.
- MG V-8369
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 34:17
- Country
- US
“The Drum Battle” is a live album by Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, released in 1960 on Verve Records. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 34:17. Jazz standards on the record include “Flying Home”, “Perdido” and “Sophisticated Lady”. The line-up features Gene Krupa (drums (drum set)), Hank Jones (piano), Willie Smith (alto saxophone), Buddy Rich (drums (drum set)) and Barney Kessel (electric guitar).
Who played on The Drum Battle
- Gene Krupa drums (drum set) all tracks
- Hank Jones piano on 4 tracks
- Willie Smith alto saxophone on 4 tracks
- Buddy Rich drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
- Barney Kessel electric guitar on 1 track
- Benny Carter alto saxophone on 1 track
- Charlie Shavers trumpet on 1 track
- Ella Fitzgerald vocals on 1 track
- Flip Phillips tenor saxophone on 1 track
- Lester Young tenor saxophone on 1 track
- Oscar Peterson piano on 1 track
- Ray Brown double bass on 1 track
- Roy Eldridge trumpet on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Idaho — Jesse Stone 7:30
- A2 Sophisticated Lady standard — Duke Ellington 4:39
- A3 Flying Home standard — Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton 5:59
- B1 Drum Boogie 9:20
- B2 The Drum Battle 3:24
- B3 Perdido standard — Juan Tizol 3:25
Production
- Norman Granz producer
More albums by Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Drum Battle?
The line-up of The Drum Battle includes Gene Krupa (drums (drum set)), Hank Jones (piano), Willie Smith (alto saxophone), Buddy Rich (drums (drum set)), Barney Kessel (electric guitar), Benny Carter (alto saxophone), Charlie Shavers (trumpet) and Ella Fitzgerald (vocals).
Which label released The Drum Battle?
The Drum Battle was released in 1960 on Verve Records (MG V-8369).
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