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

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

Here's Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton & Chico Hamilton from 1958 as part of this week's theme on Drum Talk TV, "Legendary Solos Week," April 17 - 23. Did you see any of them in person? It's so cool to see the vintage gear they are playing with and what they are able to do with it! Nothing against the MFG's we interview, but gear is so expensive now, and videos like this take it right back to the "playing"! During Legendary Solos Week we are featuring some of the most legendary drummers of all time!

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?...