The jazz beat: The legacy of a magical, musical genius Nov 12, 2008
He later left for the road to perform with a who s who of jazz artists including Charlie Ventura, Woody Herman, Gene Krupa, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims and Al Cohn. It was while performing with Bobby Hackett that Dave became enamored with Cape Cod. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Beat of the drum Nov 9, 2008
Next to that is a drum pedal from the 1940s designed by legendary drummer Gene Krupa. There's a bass drum that was used during a 1957 performance at what is now the Mother Lode Theatre by Lawrence Welk and his orchestra. (Montana Standard, MT)
Glenn Miller Orchestra's big sound Oct 20, 2008
The Glenn Miller Orchestra was started by the legendary composer, trombonist and band leader Alton Glenn Miller in New York City who began his career in music by sessioning and recording for the likes of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Gene Krupa, Eddie Condon, Coleman Hawkins and Benny Goodman. He also worked for radio studio conductors Victor Young, Carl Fenton and Jacques Renard. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
13 essential Keith Moon moments Sep 6, 2008
1965 - Ushers in The Who's astonishing debut, My Generation, with the loose-limbed abandon of Out in The Streets, a performance that swings like his hero Gene Krupa without the refinement. It's as though he solos through the whole track. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
More of this story Aug 16, 2008
Gene Krupa even played there. The rules were very strict; you could not return if you left the building. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
ANITA ODAY: THE LIFE OF A JAZZ SINGER Aug 15, 2008
Clips of her performing go back to her days with jazz giants Gene Krupa, Stan Kenton and Roy Eldridge. An early scene shows her with Louis Armstrong. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Your favorite? Jul 3, 2008
AFTER GENE KRUPA AND BUDDY RICH, THE BEST HAS TO BE RICHARD TOFANI WITH THE EPC BAND.. By Critic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Danny Davis, 83, Massachusetts native, Grammy-winning band leader Jun 14, 2008
As a teen, he went on the road with jazz drummer Gene Krupa and later played or sang in big bands led by Freddy Martin, Les Brown, Sammy Kaye, Bob Crosby, and Art Mooney. Mr. Davis formed the Nashville Brass in 1968 after a career with big bands and as a record producer. (Boston Globe)
Country music artist Danny Davis dies at 83 Jun 14, 2008
Davis, who was born George Nolan, began his career in his teens playing with Gene Krupa, Bob Crosby and Art Mooney, and he later became popular draw in the country music resort town of Branson, Missouri, and in Las Vegas. He often flew his own plane to performances, appearing at the inaugurations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. (MSNBC -- Music)
Krupa Orchestra to perform Jun 7, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008 2:10 PM EDT ROSCOMMON The legendary beat of the Gene Krupa Orchestra will take center stage at the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts tonight. The 8 p.m. show will bring to life the music of Gene Krupa, who some consider one of the most influential drummers in the 20th century. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Remembering some great musical films Mar 9, 2008
Featuring the All-American Dance Band with Charlie Barnet, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Jack Jenny, Gene Krupa, Alvino Rey, Joe Venuti. Jam Session, headlined as The year s biggest thing in swing. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Jessica Lange talks film, fashion Feb 26, 2008
Film Independent's Spirit Awards. Honorary Oscar: Robert Boyle. (Variety)
People like Joe Ulman, a founder of the local Big Band, are the fabric of our society Feb 19, 2008
Friends and family of the man who loved Gene Krupa, all-you-can-eat buffets, Johnny Carson and legions of local musicians shared their thoughts on Ulman. Phil Heim was one of many who remembered favorite retorts from Ulman, noting that a doctor once asked him if he was allergic to anything. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Black History Month: Earl Watkins Feb 6, 2008
As a youth, Watkins was fascinated by the polyrhythmic drumming style of Gene Krupa, which, with help from teacher John Randolph, he adapted and put to use in groups led by Jimmy Brown, Buddy Collette, Johnny Cooper and others. After a World War II stint in the Navy, where he played in a band with Vernon Alley, another S.F. native, and Collette, Watkins settled in Berkeley and worked in Oakland haunts like Slim Jenkins and the Swing Club, where in the house band he backed many national jazz and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lost and found Jan 20, 2008
Consider just the list of biopics: "The Fabulous Dorseys" (with the brothers playing themselves), "The Glenn Miller Story" (James Stewart in the title role), "The Gene Krupa Story" (ditto Sal Mineo), "The Benny Goodman Story" (ditto, uh, Steve Allen). More ambitious but not all that much better is Clint Eastwood's "Bird," about Charlie Parker or "Lady Sings the Blues." The latter isn't so much a Billie Holiday biography as a Diana Ross career move. (Boston Globe)
Rock of ages -- Dusti and her Groovin' Grannies are oldest band invited to compete in reality show Jan 20, 2008
But then comes the drum solo to "Caravan." Pounding out an intricate rhythm with the finesse if not the volume of Gene Krupa, Dusti Dryer handily proves she is no novice behind the kit. As her three-piece band hit the crescendo to the Duke Ellington classic and Dryer jokingly twirled her drumsticks, she and her cohorts wrapped up their Dec. 19 concert before a very appreciative afternoon crowd. (North County Times)
Elaine Lorillard; helped start Newport Jazz Festival Dec 3, 2007
On Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18, 1954, at the hallowed Newport Casino on Bellevue Avenue amid the manicured courts of the Tennis Hall of Fame, the sounds of Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Gene Krupa, and Billie Holiday filled the night and day. A tradition was born. (Boston Globe)
A tribute to California's Spirit Nov 24, 2007
Cassidy started playing drums in 1937 at age 15, not surprisingly as a fan of the big-band sound and drummers who included Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Cassidy met California around 1965 when he started dating his mother, whose family ran the Ash Grove nightclub in Hollywood. (Santa Maria Times)
Pick out a box set for every musical taste Nov 23, 2007
Among the highlights are Teddy Wilson's late-'30s chamber recordings, the recording debut of Roy Eldridge, key tracks by Fletcher Henderson, Bessie Smith's final session and a session led by Gene Krupa and Benny Goodman. Frills: A booklet includes an essay by Jazz Museum of Harlem director Loren Schoenberg, a detailed discography and rare photos. (USA Today -- Life)
Columbus Nebraska rock ‘n' roll legend Don Sohl dies Oct 5, 2007
They were a hit on Broadway and played in 7-8 hour lounge performances, alternating sets with such musicians as Gene Krupa, Mitch Ryder (later of the Detroit Wheels) and David Clayton Thomas (later of Blood, Sweat and Tears). When he returned to Nebraska, he formed the Don Sohl Trio, which performed music and comedy routines to packed houses at clubs throughout the Midwest. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Leon Merian, 84; noted jazz trumpeter was also French teacher Aug 22, 2007
He also played with Gene Krupa. Wayne Naus of Dorchester took trumpet lessons from Mr. Merian in the mid-1970s and played with him in clubs around Boston for more than 10 years. (Boston Globe)
Rising On New Tricks Jun 7, 2007
The drummer as star is as rare today as when Gene Krupa smacked the skins in his big band 50 years ago, but that's the way it was during the +44 set. Shirtless Travis Barker, formerly of blink-182, was killer during the set, propelling the average music of his new band to intense highs. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Filmmakers' challenge: Keeping musicians' lives from sounding flat Jun 4, 2007
The template for a more sensational approach was helped along by "The Gene Krupa Story" (1959), with Sal Mineo playing the jazz drummer as a man haunted by his father's disapproval. In the film Krupa achieves sudden fame and wealth, only to fall from grace through drink and drugs. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Legendary Drummer Carmine Appice Appearing at Creative Ej in Charlotte Apr 24, 2007
In 1991, he was immortalized via his induction to the Hollywood's Rock Walk (next to his idols, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich). Carmine also earned lifetime achievement awards - from the Los Angeles Music Awards and Sabian Cymbals, and Modern Drummer's Editor's Achievement Award. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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Kokie Griffin, who played at the Germania as a member of The Flame Band, broke into tears as he recalled standing outside the hall one cold winter night just so he could hear famous jazz drummer Gene Krupa and his band. Giving hope to those residents were the comments of Darius Bryjka of the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency, who said othballing or preserving the building for future development could cost between 80,000 and 200,000. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Library fund-raising tribute sensational Mar 8, 2007
The drummer's solo was akin to Gene Krupa. Sitting in the first row, I certainly got a close-up and could see much more than the people who tended to stay at the rear of the church. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
David O'Brien looks at left field Jan 29, 2007
Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich ... Gene Krupa (brought 000005A8 drums to the forefront) 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
"Jammin' Jubilee" brought back some great memories Jan 26, 2007
Drummer Joe Bilardo was classically trained and could be another Gene Krupa after hearing his solo during the "Serenade." He also works in Fort Myers playing a lot of classic rock and roll. "When Brian and Lenny give me a call, it's a pleasure to work with great musicians like them," Bilardo said. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
In the swing of things Jan 19, 2007
"In the ensuing four decades Frishberg's songs have been recorded by Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, John Pizzarelli, Curtis Steigers, Mel Torme and others. But the greatest interpreter of Frishberg's songs is the songwriter himself. He performs his originals Saturday night in a solo concert at Thalian Hall.A Minnesota native, Frishberg moved to New York City in 1957 and quickly became part of the city's hot jazz scene. He wanted the experience of ensemble work and it came in to him in settings... (The Morning Star)
