Gene Krupa - Jazz Legend 1909-1973 (2003)

Gene Krupa made the drums a solo instrument and remains one of the most famous drummers in history. The music and contributions of Krupa are brought into focus, with rare footage from the 1940s and still photographs. This PBS documentary features jazz legend Gene Krupa playing on the drums with many of the great names in music. Archival film clips capture Krupa at his best accompanying other jazz greats such as Lionel Hampton, Roy Eldridge, and Benny Goodman. Interviews with family, friends, and colleagues give the viewer insight into the man behind the drums. The program culminates with the historic battle of the drums between Krupa and fellow musician Buddy Rich. Featured is an interview with Krupa, commentary from Louie Bellson and narration by Steve Allen.

Tracklist:
01. "Big Noise From Winnetka"
02. "Sing Sing Sing" with The Benny Goodman Trio
03. "Avalon" with The Benny Goodman Trio
04. "Leave Us Leap"
05. "Opus #145"
06. Sal Mineo and "The Gene Krepa Story"
07. "I'm A Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas" with the Benny Goodman Quartet
08. "Drum Battle" with Buddy Rich
Special Features - Krupa vintage video footage:
01. "Flyin' Home"
02. "Nice Work if You Can Get It"
03. "Follow That Music"
04. "Avalon"
05. "Melody in F"
06. "Big Noise From Winnetka"
Special Features - Krupa Vintage Audio Tracks:
01. "Jingle Bells" - The Gene Krupa Jazz Trio (1945 Radio Clip)
02. "Drum Boogie" - Gene Krupa, Anita O'Day, Ronald Reagan (1960 TV Clip)
03. "Caravan" - Gene Krupa, Skitch Henderson Orchestra (1961 TV Clip)
04. "Drum Boogie" - The Gene Krupa Quartet (1952 Japanese Performance)
05. "Sweet Georgia Brown" - Gene Krepa Quartet (1959 German Concert)
06. "I Found a New Baby" Eddie Condon Reunion Concert 1969
07. "Big Noise From Winnetka" - Gene Krupa Quartet (1964 Japanese Concert)
08. "Sing Sing Sing" - Gene Krupa, Guido Basso Orchestra (CBC-TV 1972)


Features:
- Direct Scene Access
- Interactive Menu