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Gene Krupa & His Orchestra

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 18, 2006)
• Original Release Date: January 1959
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Live
• Label: Verve
• ASIN: B00000JXDU
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #269,909 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 2006.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST Krupa Offerings!!, July 28, 2003

By	F. Barton "Forrest W. Barton" (Newport, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This live recording from '59 at the London House, is first rate in everything. The sound, the performances, and most of all the remastering, which can take your breath away!

It's likely to envelop you in a wonderous array of softer sounds, while still showing why Krupa was the best drummer of the time. The title song, starts off a cool spell of mystery, and the audience is incredibly respectful of the group, which was much smaller than Krupa's earlier big band days. However, they can still blow out your speakers with "Some of These Days" and "Drum Boogie." The microphones were so well placed, that the sounds of the audience do not interfere with the playing, and that makes it exceptional to listen to. "Take the "A" Train" and "Don't Be That Way" are startling to listen to, especially when you know them from the '40s recordings.

It seems that Gene never stopped evolving, and the musicians on this set are top notch as well. All in all, I can easily say that this is my favorite single lp of Gene Krupa, or it is in the top three. It's worth every penny to track it down, you will not be sorry..........and it's doubtful that if will be off your player for months!!

A must have for ANY Gene Krupa fan. Verve was not noted for it's great sound, but they have redeemed themselves with this release, great separation and fidelity. Top notch!!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Krupa Kills in the Windy City !!!, August 28, 2002

By	"donnonvidamai" (Apache Junction, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

For music lovers and especially drummers. You must obtain this CD. It is the single most impressive tour de force of swinging jazz from the London House in Chi-Town. Mr. Krupa puts on a display of chops and tasty music. I still can't figure out how he did it. To me it's the best Krupa you will find..

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Krupa in top form!, February 4, 2007

By	Gertrude "Gertrude da Goat" (New York USA) - See all my reviews

I was absolutely thrilled to find this CD. This is a classic disc of Krupa playing with his small group in 1959. Tasteful playing by the whole group and fine arrangements give Krupa yet another spotlight to show what a great drummer he was with his quartet. This CD is a real winner.