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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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The story of Gene Krupa, the king of swing

DRUMS WEEK 2025: 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. The Benny ...
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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 Man Bruce Klauber Continues to Play

There is hardly a role in the jazz industry that Bruce Klauber has not played. He’s been a singer, a drummer, a publicist and a concert producer. He’s been a journalist for Jazz Times and Down Beat ...