Gene Krupa • 50th Anniversary Issue – Live And Hot
Scott Yanow
May 31, 2023
Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa first recorded together back in 1929 with Red Nichols. In 1927, Krupa was the first percussionist to use a full
Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa first recorded together back in 1929 with Red Nichols. In 1927, Krupa was the first percussionist to use a full
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