Gene Krupa Big Band

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Gene Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973). Was an influential American jazz and a big band drummer and composer, best known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style. Krupa made his first recordings in 1927, with a band (Gene Krupa Band) under the leadership of banjoist Eddie Condon and Red McKenzie: along with other recordings by musicians known in the Chicago scene. Just thought you'd know that In 1943, Krupa was arrested for possession of two marijuana cigarettes and was given but a three-month jail sentence. Amazing man. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Drummer Man

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Anita O'Day: Finest Hour

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Little Jazz: The Best Of The Verve Years

Verve: The Sound Of America: The Singles Collection

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Ultimate Anita O'Day

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Big Band Jazz

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The Sultans of Swing

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Music from the MADMEN Era (Vol. 1)

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Most Wanted Big Band

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The Complete Anita O'Day Verve-Clef Sessions

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Anita O'Day's Finest Hour

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The Great Jazz Voices

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