Gene Krupa

Gene Krupa

Eugene Bertram Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973), known as Gene Krupa, was an American jazz drummer, bandleader and composer who performed with energy and showmanship. His drum solo on Benny Goodman's 1937 recording of "Sing, Sing, Sing" elevated the role of the drummer from an accompanist to an important solo voice in the band. In collaboration with the Slingerland drum and Zildjian cymbal manufacturers, he was a major force in defining the standard band drummer's kit. Krupa is considered "the founding father of the modern drumset" by Modern Drummer magazine. Upon his death, The New York Times labeled Krupa a "revolutionary" known for "frenzied, flashy" drumming, with his work having generated a significant musical legacy that started "in jazz and has continued on through the rock era."

Birth and Death Data: Born January 15, 1909 (Chicago), Died October 16, 1973 (Yonkers)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1962

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, traps, leader, composer, songwriter

Notes: Full name: Eugene Bertram Krupa

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 152 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-03552	10-in.	12/9/1936	Swing low, sweet chariot	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-03872	10-in.	12/30/1936	He ain't got rhythm	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Jimmy Rushing	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-03873	10-in.	12/30/1936	Never should have told you	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Margaret McCrae	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-03874	10-in.	12/30/1936	This year's kisses	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Margaret McCrae	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-03875	10-in.	12/30/1936	You can tell she comes from Dixie	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Margaret McCrae	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-04235	10-in.	1/14/1937	Goodnight my love	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Frances Hunt	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-04236	10-in.	1/14/1937	I want to be happy	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-04237	10-in.	1/14/1937	Chlo-e (Song of the swamp)	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-04238	10-in.	1/14/1937	Rosetta	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-04561	10-in.	2/3/1937	Runnin' wild	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-04582	10-in.	2/8/1937	My last affair	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-04583	10-in.	2/8/1937	Jivin' the vibres	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-04584	10-in.	2/8/1937	The mood that I'm in	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-04585	10-in.	2/8/1937	Stomp	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	PBS-09569	10-in.	7/6/1937	Peckin'	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	PBS-09570	10-in.	7/6/1937	Can't we be friends?	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	PCS-09571	12-in.	7/6/1937	Sing, sing, sing	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	PCS-09572	12-in.	7/6/1937	Sing, sing, sing	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	PBS-09576	10-in.	7/7/1937	Roll 'em	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	PBS-09577	10-in.	7/7/1937	When it's sleepy time down South	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	PBS-09578	10-in.	7/7/1937	Afraid to dream	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Betty Van	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	PBS-09579	10-in.	7/7/1937	Changes	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	PBS-09627	10-in.	7/30/1937	Avalon	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	PBS-09628	10-in.	7/30/1937	Handful of keys	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	PBS-09632	10-in.	7/30/1937	The man I love	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	instrumentalist, traps

(Results 51-75 of 152 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Krupa, Gene," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103342.

Krupa, Gene. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103342.

"Krupa, Gene." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 November 2024.