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Gene Krupa Swing, Swing, Swing DVD

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This is a must have for Krupa fans, drummers, Benny Goodman fans, and jazz lovers everywhere! Dr. Klauber has released another great film on GK, and even though the visual quality of the clips may be a little fuzzy, it is only expected due to their age, and does not diminish Krupa's show-stopping performances. The inverview w/ Gene is great, too. Also, the DVD includes three clips that the video does not and has a large photo gallery.

If you are a Krupa fan then look no further. If you not, and play drums, you have to check this out. Gene Krupa is one of the most important drummers in the history of drumming and this dvd shows why. Great job.

I enjoyed this introspective of a guy who really enjoyed playing the drums. This video has wonderful solo clips in various atmospheres and periods of his life. Any musician who wants to swing, acknowledge dynamics and rhythms, should study the performance pieces. Now if only a filmaker could make a documentary on Charles Mingus or Artie Shaw, this presentable to people like myself, who are mere "tourists" in the jazz world.

Ive looked for a long time to find videos of Gene Krupa. Yup-I am a drummer & he has been my main influence ever since I was old enough to pick up a pair of sticks. This dvd was meant for anyone who plays drums. Come & see the all time master. Some have come close but not many can top the pure genius of Gene playing solo drums. Also good are the insights he himself gives. What a great dvd!!!!!!

I purchased this DVD for my son who is also a drummer. We wanted to show him one of the best drummers of all time. The DVD arrived on time and in perfect condition. The picture quality is good even though it was recorded decades ago before the digital age.

Today is it possible to see "amazing" drummers that can do incredible things, but they do know that the feeling, musicality, and esthusiasm of Gene Krupa, left a footprint that is a font of inspiration for all drummers

My first exposure to Krupa was as a young lad; 4-5 years old. My older brother was an avid Krupa fan and naturally I wasn't going to get to hear anyone else... That's ok because as the years went by and I began to play drums I realized that Krupa was a master on drums. Who better to emulate than a master? I first purchased this recording on VHS tape a number of years ago and made the mistake of letting my older brother borrow it. Yup - he kept it and won't give it back... Now I'm forced to buy another copy. But that's ok this recording is worth the extra purchase. Great drumming from the master himself...

The best of this CD is that it's Krupa himself playing the drums. Every music lover should have it. I bought it for my 5 year old grandson to watch bedause I can see he has plenty of talent for music. Maybe this CD will help him to become another Gene Krupa. Wishful thinking!

DOES HE PLAY SING SING SING ON THIS DVD???? PLEASE ANSWER AS SOON AS POSIBLE, THANK YOU RALPH BUZETTA