Known for his expressive faces and speedy arms, Gene Krupa changed the way we now know the act of drumming. For a session in 1927 with the McKenzie-Condon Chicagoans, he became the first musician to use a full drum set on records. Watch as he works his way around the kit in this performance of "Sing, Sing, Sing" from 1960: https://EdSullivan.lnk.to/GeneKrupaSingFP #JazzAppreciationMonth | The Ed Sullivan Show

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

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