World of Gene Krupa: That Legendary Drummin' ManDescribes the career, music and life of the man who made the drums a solo instrument, the man who symbolised the swing era and the man who is still internationally recognised by millions as 'the world's greatest drummer'. In this unique work, Gene Krupa tells of the beginnings of his style, of the scandalous 1943 drug bust, of the feuds and battles with the likes of Benny Goodman and Buddy Rich, his thoughts on his own works and the works of those in jazz and classical music, and much more. Commentary by Leonard Feather, George Simon and others add another dimension. |
Contents
Legend of Gene Krupa | 8 |
Chapter Two Early Years through | 19 |
Chapter Three Goodman Breakup | 29 |
Chapter Four The First Bands | 39 |
Chapter Five The Drug Bust | 53 |
Chapter Seven Blindfold Test | 73 |
Photographs | 87 |
Chapter Nine Reviews of Small Groups | 107 |
Chapter Twelve Gene Krupa Story | 127 |
Chapter Thirteen Slowing Down | 133 |
Chapter Fourteen Gene Krupa on Drummers | 139 |
Chapter Sixteen Interviews | 157 |
Chapter Seventeen Krupa and the Symphony | 175 |
Chapter Eighteen Beat of the Drum | 185 |
Chronology | 194 |
Filmography | 201 |
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