Seven Classic Albums
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Gene Krupa's drumming defined the big band era, but this collection captures him in smaller, more intimate settings where his virtuosity could really breathe. Spanning from 1956 to 1958, these sessions find Krupa leading trios and small groups through standards and blues-inflected numbers, his drumming crisp and conversational rather than bombastic. Working alongside capable musicians, he navigates familiar territory like "Honeysuckle Rose" and "Ain't Been Misbehavin'" with the ease of a master craftsman, while blues vehicles like "Buddy's Blues" and "Gene's Blues" showcase his rhythmic flexibility and swing feel. This compilation lets you hear why Krupa remained a vital figure well into the post-bop era—not chasing trends, but deepening his craft with the kind of focused intensity that made him essential to American jazz.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Post Bop |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Description | Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Real Gone |
| Year | 2012 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
Krupa and Rich - 1956
1-1. Buddy's Blues 10:27
1-2. Bernie's Tune 13:53
1-3. Gene's Blues 7:44
1-4. Sweet Hearts on parade 8:46
1-5. I Never Knew 8:47
Swingin' With Krupa - 1958
1-6. Ain't Been Misbehavin' (I'm Savin' my love for you) 3:20
1-7. Handful Of Keys 3:04
1-8. Honeysuckle Rose 3:10
1-9. What Did I Do To Be So Black And Blue 2:56
1-10. Walking With The Blues 2:37
1-11. Panhandle Rag 2:23
1-12. Bonapart's Retreat 3:11
1-13. I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles 2:34
1-14. Swing is Here 2:54
2-1. I Hope Gabriel Like my music 3:02
2-3. I'm Gonna Clap My Hands 2:55
2-3. Mutiny In The Parlor 3:00
Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements - 1958
2-4. Bird House 3:01
2-5. Margie 3:12
2-6. Mulligan Stew 3:59
2-7. Begin The Beguine 3:46
2-8. Sugar 2:44
2-9. The Way Of The Flesh 2:48
2-10. Disc Jokey Jump 3:06
2-11. Birds Of A Feather 3:19
2-12. Sometimes I'm Happy 3:36
2-13. How High The Moon 3:16
2-14. If You Were The Only Girl In The World 4:47
2_15. Yardbirds Suite 5:35
Big Noise From Winnetka - 1959
2-16. Big Noise From Winnetka 4:23
2-17. Take the 'A' Train 5:31
2-18. Some Of These Days 5:47
2-19. Sweet Georgia Brown 5:45
3-1. Petit Fleur 3:00
3-2. Lonesome Road 4:07
3-3. Don't Be That Way 8:33
3-4. Drum Boogie 11:24
The Drum Battle (Gene Krupa And Buddy Rich At JATP) - 1960
3-5. Introduction By Norman Granz 0:42
3-6. Idaho 6:46
3-7. Sophisticated Lady 4:39
3-8. Flying Home 5:56
3-9. Drum Boogie 9:03
3-10. The Drum Battle 3:36
3-11. Perdido 4:59
Percussion King - 1961
4-1. The Galloping Comedians 3:59
4-2. American Bolero 4:33
4-3. Espana Cani 2:31
4-4. Sabre Dance 4:22
4-5. Meadowland 2:44
4-6. Valse Triste 4:10
4-7. Arab Dance 2:56
4-8. Ritual Fire Dance 4:08
4-9. March 4:00
4-10. Poet And Peasant Overture 3:31
Burnin' Beat - 1962
4-11. Jumpin' At The Woodside 2:23
4-12. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 2:37
4-13. Duet 4:33
4-14. Night Train 3:21
4-15. King Porter Stomp 3:21
4-16. Perdido 2:24
4-17. Evolution 8:13
4-18. Hawaiian War Chant 5:24
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