66K views · 1.9K reactions | Gene Krupa's "Boiler Room" drum solo from 1947 film "Beat the Band," featuring a young Red Rodney on trumpet & Frances Langford. | Jazz Improvisers | Facebook

Gene Krupa and the famous Boiler Room drum solo from the 1947 film “Beat the Band” 🥁 #drumhistory - ::: SUPPORT DRUM HISTORY ON PATREON - LINK IN BIO:: - Listen here 🔈 www.drumhistorypodcast.com - - Credit: @thecrippledrummer YouTube - #Drummer #drum #drums #genekrupa | Drum History Podcast

Benny Goodman Orchestra – Sing, Sing, Sing Benny Goodman Orchestra, featuring Gene Krupa (drums), and Harry James (trumpet) – "Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)" is a 1936 song, with Music and lyrics by Louis Prima. | Jazz Improvisers

15K views · 842 reactions | Chicago born, Gene Krupa's 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, and in 1978, he became the first drummer inducted into the Modern Drummer Magazine Hall of Fame | JazzCorner | Facebook

As lovers of all things swing dancing, it is important to recognise our responsibility as teachers of this Black American art form, and do what we can to encourage each other to learn and engage with the cultural and historical context of Lindy Hop and Jazz. Therefore we will be regularly sharing our learning about the history of Lindy Hop and Jazz, and the wonderful dancers and musicians who contributed to the dance we love today. Our #fridayfigure today is Teddy Wilson! Theodore Shaw Wilson wa

64K views · 351 reactions | Hey Drummers! Are you a Gene Krupa fan?...