Krupa,Gene Drummin' Man: Hits & Classic Recordings 1938-50 CD

Gene Krupa - Drummin' Man: Hits & Classic Recordings 1938-50 Gene Krupa was one of the most admired and influential drummers in the history of jazz, with his impact extending into the pop era, not least through his effective defining of the make-up of the modern drum kit. As a drummer and bandleader in the swing and big band eras of the late 1930s and '40s, he became known for what the New York Times called his "frenzied, flashy" drumming which was revolutionary in it's day, and elevated the rile of the drummer from pure accompanist to being an important solo voice in the band. This 48-track 2-CD collection features all his 27 career hits on the Brunswick, Columbia, Okeh and RCA-Victor labels, plus selected renowned recordings from across this era. It includes his Top 10 hits "It All Comes Back To Me Now", "High On A Windy Hill", "Just A Little Bit South Of North Carolina", "Along The Navajo Trail", "Chickery Chick" and "Bonaparte's Retreat". There are performances by his noted female vocalists Irene Day and Anita O'Day, and by his other featured vocalists Jerry Kruger, Howard Dulaney, Roy Eldridge, Johnny Desmond, Carolyn Grey and Bobby Scots. It offers a fascinating cross-section of his recordings, from the more mainstream pop material that comprised many of his hits to the hard-hitting big band jazz for which he was especially renowned, and it's an entertaining showcase for his music.

1. Grandfather's Clock 2. Fare Thee Well Annie Laurie 3. Rhythm Jam 4. Tutti Frutti 5. Ta-Ra-Ra Boom-De-Ay 6. Quiet And Roll 'Em 7. You Taught Me To Love Again 8. Jungle Madness 9. Old Black Joe 10. Drummin' Man 11. Say 'Si Si' 12. Love In My Heart 13. Boog It 14. Blue Rhythm Fantasy 15. Drummer Boy 16. Rhumboogie 17. Moon Over Burma 18. Down Argentina Way 19. It All Comes Back To Me Now 20. High On A Windy Hill 21. Tonight (Perfidia) 22. Who? 23. There'll Be Some Changes Made 24. Drum Boogie 25. Just A Little Bit South Of North Carolina 26. The Things I Love 27. Georgia On My Mind 28. Let Me Off Uptown 29. After You've Gone 30. Kick It 31. Have You Changed 32. The Walls Keep Talking 33. Keep 'Em Flying 34. Thanks For The Boogie Ride 35. Ball Of Fire 36. Skylark 37. Bolero At The Savoy 38. Knock Me A Kiss 39. That's What You Think 40. Massachusetts 41. Leave Us Leap 42. Along The Navajo Trail 43. Chickery Chick 44. Just A Little Fond Affection 45. That Drummer's Band 46. Boogie Blues 47. Old Devil Moon 48. Bonaparte's Retreat