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 1-25 of 152 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-56727	10-in.	9/30/1929	Lookin' good but feelin' bad	Fats Waller’s Buddies ; Four Wanderers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	BVE-56728	10-in.	9/30/1929	I need someone like you	Fats Waller’s Buddies ; Four Wanderers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	BVE-57145	10-in.	11/14/1929	Hello Lola	Mound City Blue Blowers	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	BVE-57146	10-in.	11/14/1929	One hour	Mound City Blue Blowers	Jazz/dance band	composer, instrumentalist, drums
Victor	BVE-59800	10-in.	5/21/1930	Rockin' chair	Hoagy Carmichael Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	BVE-62301	10-in.	5/21/1930	Barnacle Bill, the sailor	Hoagy Carmichael Orchestra ; Carson Robison	Jazz/dance band, with 2 male vocal solos and male vocal chorus	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92210	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	Makin' whoopee	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92211	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	I would do most anything for you	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92212	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	Rose room	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92213	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	Pardon my love	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92214	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	St. Louis blues	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92215	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	Can't we be friends	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92216	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	Royal Garden blues	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92217	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	When we're alone	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92218	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	Sometimes I'm happy	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92219	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	Anything goes	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92220	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	Down by the river	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92221	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	Ding dong daddy from Dumas	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	MS-92222	16-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	approximately late April 1935	Stompin' at the Savoy	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	BS-92546	10-in.	7/1/1935	Sometimes I'm happy	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-92547	10-in.	7/1/1935	King Porter	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-92549	10-in.	7/1/1935	Jingle bells	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	BS-92704	10-in.	7/13/1935	After you've gone	Benny Goodman Trio ; Gene Krupa ; Teddy Wilson	Jazz/dance trio	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-92705	10-in.	7/13/1935	Body and soul	Benny Goodman Trio ; Gene Krupa ; Teddy Wilson	Jazz/dance trio	instrumentalist, traps
Victor	BS-92706	10-in.	7/13/1935	Who?	Benny Goodman Trio	Jazz/dance trio	instrumentalist, traps

(Results 1-25 of 152 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Krupa, Gene," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103342.

Krupa, Gene. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103342.

"Krupa, Gene." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.