Tag Archives: Gene Krupa

The Day Krupa Fired Gerry Mulligan

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Gerry Mulligan wrote some great arrangements for Gene Krupa’s big band. Lemon Drop and Leave Us Leap come first to mind. I never met Mr. Mulligan, but from many accounts I’ve read, in addition to his talent as … Continue reading →

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Gene Krupa’s Wisdom for the Ages Pt. 2

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Recently I posted a quote from Gene Krupa in which he tells us some of what he learned about drumming from Baby Dodds and other older drummers. He’s more from Krupa on the same topic. Thank you writer … Continue reading →

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’72 All-Star Swing Festival: Great Drummers Throughout

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I just came across this 1972 Timex All-Star Swing Festival with great drummers throughout. Harold Jones with Count Basie, Rufus “Speedy” Jones with Duke Ellington, Gene Krupa with Benny Goodman Quartet, Alan Dawson with Dave Brubeck, Bobby Durham … Continue reading →

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Gene Krupa’s Wisdom for the Ages

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is worthwhile drumming advice from Gene Krupa. I’ve written before on Krupa’s comments on starting “a roll or sequence of beats with the left or right hand.” Glad now to have identified the quote source. Krupa’s comment … Continue reading →

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Studying Big Sid Catlett in 1947 Movie

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Long, long ago I read somewhere — album liner notes? magazine interview? jazz book? — Sidney “Big Sid” Catlett was the main influence on Max Roach’s melodic drumming style. It may have been Max’s March 20, 1958 Down … Continue reading →

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