Gene Krupa

American drummer, composer, and bandleader (1909-1973)

Born: 15 January 1909
Chicago
Died: 16 October 1973
Yonkers
Country: United States
Active: 1927–1973
Record labels: Columbia Records
Discography: 11 albums

Biography

Gene Krupa was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Gene Krupa was born on 15 January 1909 in Chicago and died on 16 October 1973 in Yonkers. The music is usually filed under jazz, swing and big band music. Record labels: Columbia Records. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Drummer Man” (1956) to “Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements” (2005).

Eugene Bertram Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) was an American jazz drummer, bandleader, and composer. Krupa is widely regarded as one of the most influential drummers in the history of popular music. His drum solo on Benny Goodman's 1937 recording of "Sing, Sing, Sing" elevated the role of the drummer from that of an accompanist to that of an important solo voice in the band. In collaboration with the Slingerland drum and Zildjian cymbal manufacturers, he became a major force in defining the standard band-drummer's kit. Modern Drummer magazine regards Krupa as "the founding father of modern drumset playing". Upon his death, The New York Times labeled Krupa a "revolutionary" known for "frenzied, flashy" drumming, with his work having generated a significant musical legacy that started "in jazz and has continued on through the rock era".

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Drummer Man 1956

Krupa and Rich 1956

Playing Some Of The Selections They Played In The Benny Goodman Movie 1956

Krupa Rocks 1957

The Drum Battle 1960 · Live

Classics In Percussion! 1962

In Concert 1998 · Live

Big Noise from Winnetka 1999 · Live

Gene Krupa Live at the New School 1999 · Live

Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements 2005

The Exciting Gene Krupa

Historic 78 rpm records

LIZA McKenzie-Condon Chicagoans · Jimmy McPartland · Frank Teschmaker ·… archive.org ↗
"DR. HECKLE AND MR. JIBE" Benny Goodman and his Ork. · Mannie Klien · Charlie Teagarden · Jack… archive.org ↗
Sabre Dance; Unknown Gene Krupa and his Orchestra archive.org ↗
"DR. HECKLE AND MR. JIBE" BENNY GOODMAN AND HIS ORK. · Mannie Klein · Charlie Teagarden · Jack… archive.org ↗
"TEXAS TEA PARTY" Benny Goodman and his Ork. · Mannie Klien · Charlie Teagarden · Jack… archive.org ↗
CRAZE-O-LOGY Bud Freeman and his Orchestra · John Mandel · Floyd O'Brien · Bud… archive.org ↗
GEORGIA JUBILEE BENNY GOODMAN & HIS ORCHESTRA · Manny Klein · Charlie Margulis ·… archive.org ↗
EMALINE BENNY GOODMAN & HIS ORCHESTRA · Coleman Hawkins · Manny Klein ·… archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Gene Krupa play?

Gene Krupa is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Gene Krupa born?

Gene Krupa was born 15 January 1909 in Chicago.

What are Gene Krupa's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Drummer Man (1956), Krupa and Rich (1956), Playing Some Of The Selections They Played In The Benny Goodman Movie (1956), Krupa Rocks (1957) and The Drum Battle (1960).

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