Gene Krupa - The Instrumental Mister Krupa

One of the great drummers of the big band era, indeed one of the greatest drummers of the 20th Century is Gene Krupa. This compilation concentrates on the instrumental aspects of his band and trio and prominentl features tenor saxist Charlie Ventura. Features 21 tracks.

1) Up An Atom - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
2) Margie - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
3) By the River Sainte Marie - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
4) Bugle Call Rag - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
5) I'll Never Be the Same - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
6) Blue Lou - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
7) Stompin' at the Savoy - the Gene Krupa Trio
8) Body and Soul - the Gene Krupa Trio
9) Limehouse Blues - the Gene Krupa Trio
10) Dear Old Southland - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
11) King Porter Stomp - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
12) Leave Us Leap - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
13) What Is This Thing Called Love - the Gene Krupa Trio
14) Sweet Lorraine - the Gene Krupa Trio
15) Idaho - the Gene Krupa Trio
16) Wire Brush Stomp - the Gene Krupa Trio
17) Love's in My Heart - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
18) Lover - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
19) Calling Dr. Gillespie - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
20) These Foolish Things - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra
21) Hodge Podge - Gene Krupa ; His Orchestra