DRUMS WEEK 2025: Carnegie Hall, New York City, 16 January 1938. An eager audience is keyed up with excitement, awaiting the first jazz concert at this prestigious classical music venue. The Benny ...

Gene Krupa was easily one of the most colorful personalities of the big band era. Despite his outrageous stage persona, Krupa was a serious and disciplined musician whose vision changed the role of ...

It was a few months back when I took note of a black and white movie airing on the Turner Classic Movie channel that my parents were watching after supper. The title of the 1941 flick from RKO ...

Alyn Shipton is joined by drum expert Richard Pite to select highlights from drummer Gene Krupa's many recordings, including songs with Anita O'Day and battles with Buddy Rich. Show more Alyn Shipton ...