T hese historic items for sale are from gene krupa s personal drum collection and were purchased directly from the gene krupa estate. Recorded live at jazz at the philharmonic in carnegie hall, n. Gene krupa drum method paperback by gene krupa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Many consider krupa to be one of the most influential drummers of the 20th century, particularly regarding the development of the drum kit. The drum battle gene krupa and buddy rich at jatp later issued as the original drum battle. The sections on bass drum, hihat, and cymbal playing offer a unique glimpse into genes masterful approach to the drumset in its infancy. With his good looks and colorful playing, he became a matinee idol and changed the.
Preorder the postbop drum book by mike clark preorder now and receive a signed copy of the postbop drum book, signed by mike clark. All of the children had to start working while young, gene at age eleven. Buddy rich gene krupa sammy davis jr the legendary. He is considered one of the most influential drummers of all time and was known for his virtuoso technique, power, and speed. Gene was a loyal endorser of slingerland drums until his death. He even helped avedis zildjian to develop the modern hihat. Welcome to gene krupa lounge a place to relax, listen and learn about gene krupa who was an american jazz and big band drummer.
World of gene krupa, by bruce klauber, describes the career, music and life of the man who made the drums a solo instrument, the man who. My dad searched his record collection for a long time to find what i wanted and eventually i heard him say, yes, this is the one. The drum battle gene krupa and buddy rich at jatp discogs. With sal mineo, susan kohner, james darren, susan oliver. With over 200 photos that span six decades of jazz history, this most visual of performers, the man who made the drums a solo instrument, comes alive like never before. Gene krupa drum method, paperback book, drums, and thousands more titles. He focused on supporting the other musicians in the band by keeping a solid rhythm section in line while also being able to move outside the pocket and into his own groove. In 1938, krupa wrote his own book the gene krupa drum method and later in 1941, started a annual drum contest. In this unique book, gene krupa tells in his own words of the beginnings of his style, of the.
Gene krupa signature plate mounted on bass drum, exclusive serial numbering on each drum. Prior to krupa, drum solos were a real rarity and the drums were thought of as a merely supportive instrument. The benny goodman big band playing sing sing sing, featuring gene krupa at the end. Gene krupa was born in chicago, illinois on january 15, 1909 and was the the youngest of bartley and ann krupas nine children. As gene krupa studied with sanford moeller, the gene krupa drum method brought valuable insight into the moeller technique. When i was a kid i was with my parents down in new york city for the first time, and saw gene krupa playing in some little bitty place.
His father died when gene was very young and his mother worked as a milliner to support the family. Mcaulay drums gene krupas basement drum collection. He is buried in holy cross cemetery in calumet city, illinois. The gene krupa story also known as drum crazy is a 1959 biopic of american drummer and bandleader gene krupa. Gene krupa drum method by gene krupa book sheet music. Describes 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. Gene krupa takes over the drums for a band and goes on a ride. By utilizing the drum techniques of ultimate drumming, inspired drummers can. There are only a few instances when gene ever played drums made by any. Gene krupas biography americas ace drummer man gene krupa. While my father took lessons in high school, he collected many drum theory books of all different styles. Gene krupa drum method kindle edition by gene krupa. In my opinion creating and playing a solo is much more than showcasing chops and speed.
These historic items are from gene krupas personal drum collection and have been kept in a manhattan storage company ever since a fire took place at genes home in yonkers, ny in april of 1973. Explore releases from gene krupa and his orchestra at discogs. Reflections on gene krupa in 1939, i first met gene. With over 200 photos that span six decades of jazz history, this most visual of performers, the man who made the drums a solo instrument, comes alive like.
This is something his parents would not approve of they want him to be a priest. If you look closely in the upper right corner, you can see the faded autographed signature by gene krupa. He was the first one that made it possible for guys like myself and all the modern drummers to become popular, to be noticed. Much of the items were among the last pieces of gear that gene ever played in his career. For many drummers the only time we can solo is when we are practicing or doing a drum clinic or educational event. All of these pieces and more were rumored to have been destroyed during a fire at gene s home in yonkers, ny in april of 1973. The first drummer to be a superstar, gene krupa may not have been the most advanced drummer of the 1930s but he was in some ways the most significant.
Describes the career, music and life of the man who made the drums a s. Complete your gene krupa and buddy rich collection. I guess that everything that has been said about the man has been said before me. In his time, he was a drummer whose energetic charisma. The first section of the book presents krupas drum. This method features transcriptions from the video. Gene krupa was a fabulous drummer, a household name and a goodlooking guy and upon hearing records with him drumming, i was hooked.
In 1973, krupa died in yonkers at the age 64 from heart failure, though he also had leukemia and emphysema. Gene krupa on playboys penthouse with hugh hefner 1961 from gene krupa swing swing swing. At krupa s urging, slingerland developed tomtoms with tuneable top. Exclusive gene krupa signature drumheads, gk crest monogrammed on front bass drum head. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from gene krupa and his orchestra at the discogs marketplace. He performed with tommy dorsey, harry james and count basie, and led a big band. This has of course has one of the many drum battles that buddy rich and gene krupa performed over the years, along with a few other numbers by krupas band and richs band. Bernard buddy rich september 30, 1917 april 2, 1987 was an american jazz drummer and bandleader. The new drum design was introduced in 1936 named separate tension tunable tomtoms. Reconsidering gene krupa, a great jazz drummer hiding in plain. Stored in a manhattan facility since 1973, a large amount of gene krupas drums and gear has been purchased by charlie watts. Unlike older drumsticks, bopworks drumsticks are pitch paired and matched for weight.
In the 1930s, krupa became the first endorser of slingerland drums. The second section contains transcriptions of krupas performances from. This method features transcriptions from the video gene krupa. Bopworks 40s swing classic, also known as the gene krupa drum sticks, are an exact duplication of genes fourties model drumstick, right down to the unique. He is considered the pioneer of the modern drum set and the company even today sells the a gene krupa set with his signature plate mounted on the bass drum. Gene krupa is often known to be the worlds first drum soloist. Gene krupa has to be one of the most misunderstood musicians in jazz history. Classic rock drum solos offers footage of some of the most impressive percussionists in history performing by themselves in the middle of concerts.
The pictorial life of a jazz legend is a photographic presentation of the life, times and music of that ace drummer man. Among the legendary performers on this release are keith moon, ginger baker, gene kripa, carl palmer, gene krupa, and over a dozen others. It was first recorded on january 17, 1941 in chicago and was also featured in a film that year, ball of fire, performed by krupa and his band in an extended version, when it was sung by barbara stanwyck, whose singing was dubbed. The second section contains transcriptions of krupas performances from the video. Gene krupa is widely considered to be the father of the modern drumset. Do you ever have the opportunity to solo when you gig. The gene krupa drum method, published in 1938, was an important book when it comes to understanding the history of drum set playing. Classic rock drum solos by carmine appice, gene krupa.
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