Gene Krupa
Eugene Bertram "Gene" Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) was an American jazz and big band drummer, band leader, actor, and composer. Known for his highly energetic, flamboyant style and for his showmanship, Krupa is considered one of the most influential drummers in jazz history and one of the first major soloists on the instrument.
Early life
He was born in Chicago, the youngest of Anna (née Oslowski) and Bartłomiej Krupa's nine children. Krupa's father was an immigrant from Poland, and his mother, Anna, was born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, also of Polish descent. His parents were very religious Roman Catholics and had groomed Gene for the priesthood. He spent his grammar school days at various parochial schools and upon graduation, attended Saint Joseph's College for a year, but later decided it was not his vocation. He studied with Sanford A. Moeller and began playing drums professionally in the mid-1920s with bands in Wisconsin. He broke into the Chicago scene in 1927, when he was picked by MCA to become a member of "Thelma Terry and Her Playboys", the first notable American jazz band—all-girl bands excepted—to be led by a female musician. The Playboys were the house band at The Golden Pumpkin nightclub in Chicago; they also toured extensively throughout the eastern and central United States.
United Service Organizations
The United Service Organizations Inc. (USO Show) is a nonprofit organization that provides programs, services and live entertainment to United States troops and their families. Since 1941, it has worked in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), relying heavily on private contributions and on funds, goods, and services from various corporate and individual donors. Although congressionally chartered, it is not a government agency. The USO operates 160 centers worldwide.
During World War II, the USO became the G.I.'s "home away from home" and began a tradition of entertaining the troops that continues today. Involvement in the USO was one of the many ways in which the nation had come together to support the war effort, with nearly 1.5 million Americans having volunteered their services in some way. After it was disbanded in 1947, it was revived in 1950 for the Korean War, after which it also provided peacetime services. During the Vietnam War, USOs were sometimes located in combat zones.
Podcasts:
Gene Krupa
ALBUMS
- Quadromania Jazz Edition: Gene Krupa: Drummin' Man released: 2005
- That Drummer's Band released: 2005
- Jazz Masters: Gene Krupa released: 2004
- Wire Brush Stomp released: 2002
- The Instrumental Mr. Krupa released: 2000
- Drummin' Man released: 1999
- The Gene Krupa Story released: 1999
- Gene Krupa Live at the New School released: 1999
- The Drum Battle released: 1999
- In Concert released: 1998
- The Classic Tracks released: 1996
- Big Bands: Gene Krupa released: 1993
- Giants of the Big Band Era released: 1991
- Krupa and Rich released: 1961
- Bolero at The Savoy released:
- The Chronological Classics: Gene Krupa 1953-1954 released:
- The Chronological Classics: Gene Krupa 1952-1953 released:
- Compact Jazz: Gene Krupa released:
- Dejavu Retro Gold Collection released:
- Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements released:
- Compact Jazz released:
- Drums Drums Drums released:
Quadromania Jazz Edition: Gene Krupa: Drummin' Man
Released 2005- Grandfather's Clock
- I Know That You Know
- Fare Thee Well, Annie Laurie
- Wire Brush Stomp
- Nagasaki
- Jeepers Creepers
- Murdy Purdy
- Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-Der-E
- Bolero at the Savoy
- Apurksody
- Never Felt Better, Never Had Less
- Do You Wanna Jump, Children?
- The Madam Swings It
- Dracula
- Symphony in Riffs
- Drummin' Man
- Georgia on My Mind
- Fool Am I
- You're Breaking My Heart All Over Again
That Drummer's Band
Released 2005- Rhythm Jam
- Tutti Frutti
- Quiet and Roll 'em
- Jungle Madness
- Old Black Joe
- Drummin' Man
- Say 'Si Si'
- Love in My Heart
- Who?
- Rhumboogie
- Drum Boogie
- The Walls Keep Talking
- Bolero at the Savoy
- Thanks for the Boogie Ride
- Ball of Fire
- That's What You Think
- That Drummer's Band
- Massachusetts
- Let Me Off Uptown
- After You've Gone
Wire Brush Stomp
Released 2002- The Last Round-Up
- Jazz Me Blues
- Blues Of Isreal
- Three Little Words
- Barrelhouse
- The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
- I Hope Gabriel Likes My Music
- Mutiny In The Parlor
- I'm Gonna Clap My Hands
- Swing Is Here
- I Know That You Know
- Apurksody
- Nagasaki
- Quiet and Roll 'Em
- Wire Brush Stomp
- The Madam Swings It
- Jungle Madness
- Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-Der-E
- Blue Rhythm Fantasy
- Drummin' Man
The Instrumental Mr. Krupa
Released 2000- Up an Atom
- Margie
- By the River Sainte Marie
- Bugle Call Rag
- I'll Never Be the Same
- Blue Lou
- Stompin' at the Savoy
- Body and Soul
- Limehouse Blues
- Dear Old Southland
- King Porter Stomp
- Leave Us Leap
- What Is This Thing Called Love
- Sweet Lorraine
- Idaho
- Wire Brush Stomp
- Love's in My Heart
- Lover
- Calling Dr. Gillespie
- These Foolish Things
- Hodge Podge
Drummin' Man
Released 1999- Drummin' Man
- Let Me Off Uptown (feat. Anita O'Day & Roy Eldridge)
- Ball of Fire
- Drum Boogie (feat. Irene Daye)
- After You've Gone
- Opus One (feat. Anita O'Day)
- Lover
- Massachussetts (feat. Anita O'Day)
- How 'Bout That Mess (feat. Irene Daye & Band)
- Rockin' Chair
- Rhumboogie (feat. Irene Daye)
- Apurksody
- Georgia on My Mind (feat. Anita O'Day)
- Quiet and Roll 'em
- No Name Jive
- Bolero at the Savoy (feat. Anita O'Day)
- Leave Us Leap
- Swing Is Here (Gene Krupa's Swing Band)
- I Hope Gabriel Likes My Music (Gene Krupa's Swing Band)
- Sing, Sing, Sing, Parts I & II (Benny Goodman & His Orchestra feat. Gene Krupa)
The Gene Krupa Story
Released 1999- Blue Moon
- Leave Us Leap
- Moontide
- Indiana
- Begin the Beguine
- My Ideal
- Calling Dr. Gillespie
- Love Is in My Heart
- Wire Brush Stomp
- I'll Never Be the Same
- Blue Lou
- The Man I Love
- Birdhouse
- 10 Ritchie Drive
- It's Up to You
- Otto, Make That Riff Stacato
- U.S.O.
- Lyonaise Potatoes and Some Pork Chops
- In the Moon Mist
- Margie
- Night and Day
- By the River St. Marie
- All by Myself
The Classic Tracks
Released 1996- Rhythm Jam
- Tutti Frutti
- Apurksody
- Quiet and Roll 'em
- Jungle Madness
- Old Black Joe
- Drummin' Man
- Say Si Si
- Love Is in My Heart
- The Sergeant Was Shy
- Who?
- Rhumboogie
- Drum Boogie
- Green Eyes
- Let Me Off Uptown
- After You've Gone
- Rockin' Chair
- The Walls Keep Talking
- Bolero at the Savoy
- Thanks for the Boogie Ride
- Ball of Fire
- That's What You Think
- The Drummer's Band
- Massachusetts
- Leave Us Leap
Big Bands: Gene Krupa
Released 1993- That Drummer's Band
- Let's Get Away from it All
- Ball Of Fire
- Violets for Your Furs
- Side by Side
- Drum Boogie
- Blues Krieg
- Thanks for the Boogie Ride
- Alreet
- Knock Me a Kiss
- Drummin' Man
- Skylark
- Marcheta
- Watch the Birdie
- Massachusetts
- Boogie Blues
- Leave Us Leap
- Harlem On Parade
- This Time the Dream's on Me
- "Murder, " He Says
- Let Me Off Uptown
Bolero at The Savoy
- You're Breaking My Heart All Over Again
- Down Argentina Way
- Moon Over Burma
- High on a Windy Hill
- I Hear Music
- Like the Fella Once Said
- Somewhere
- I'd Know You Anywhere
- How 'Bout That Mess?
- You Danced With Dynamite
- When You Awake
- It All Comes Back to Me Now
- Hamtramck
- Yes, My Darling Daughter
- Full Dress Hop
- Sweet Georgia Brown
- Oh! They're Making Me All Over in the Army
- Deep in the Blues
- You Are the One
- Isn't That Just Like Love
- You Forgot About Me
The Chronological Classics: Gene Krupa 1952-1953
- St. Louis Blues
- Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
- Stardust
- Perdido
- Fine's Idea
- Drumboogie
- Drumboogie, Part 1
- Drumboogie, Part 2
- My Blue Heaven
- Badgers Party
- Moon on the Ruined Castle
- How High the Moon
- Stompin' at the Ginza
- Tokyo Express
- Capital Idea
- Coronation Hop
- Paradise
- Overtime
- Imagination
- Don't Take Your Love From Me
Dejavu Retro Gold Collection
- Limehouse Blues
- Not So Quietly Please
- Leave Us Leap
- Body and Soul
- Boogie Blues
- Opus 1
- Lover
- How High the Moon
- Fascinatin' Rhythm
- Caravan
- Sunday
- Tenderly
- Sometimes I'm Happy
- I've Got the World on a String
- Dark Eyes
- April in Paris
- Just in Time
- September Song
- I Left My Heart in San Francisco
- Bog Noise from Winnetka
Born: 1909-01-15
Died: 1973-10-16
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How High The Moon
by: Gene KrupaSomewhere there's music
How faint the tune
Somewhere there's heaven
There is no moon above
When love is far away too
Till it comes true
That you love me as I love you
Somewhere there's music
How near, how far
Somewhere there's heaven
It's where you are
The darkest night would shine
If you would come to me soon
Until you will, how still my heart
Somewhere there's music
How faint the tune
Somewhere there's heaven
The darkest night would shine
If you would come to me soon
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