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

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

Remembering the incredible drumming legend Gene Krupa today who we lost on October 16, 1973. As one of the world's most famous, influential and innovative drummers he was also a band leader, actor, and composer. Gene's contributions to drumming and making the drummer such a prominent focal point of a band or group changed the world of drums and drumming forever. Join me in remembering and celebrating the great Gene Krupa today! What influence did Gene and his drumming have in your life as a drum

How about a drumming battle for Christmas? Here's Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa in a really great drum battle on the Sammy Davis Jr. show in 1966. Gene is known as the first drumming star and Buddy as the greatest drummer ever. Enjoy this little gem of drumming. For more information on my drumming lessons, send me a message here on FB or via www.danielbedarddrums.com/en/lessons | Daniel Bédard Drums

Hello Drummers! Here is a throwback for you... Do you have a favourite Gene Krupa song or recorded performance? One of the Gene's songs that many drummers feel truly inscapsulates his incredible essence and talent is this tune, "Drum Boogie", check it out. What is one of your favourite Gene Krupa tracks or perfromances? This clip is from the 1941 movie "Ball of Fire" with Barbara Stanwyck, (actual vocals by Martha Tilton). For more drum information, photos, videos, educational and unique drummin

Born this week— Gene Krupa (Jan 15, 1909) From his explosive work with Benny Goodman to iconic solos like “Sing, Sing, Sing,” Krupa helped pull the drummer out from the backline and into the spotlight, shaping the sound of swing-era jazz. #genekrupa #jazzlegends #jazzdrums | WBGO

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