Gene Krupa, Gene Krupa Collectors Series (1973) r. 1940-1947

Gene Krupa, Gene Krupa Collectors Series (1973) r. 1940-1947

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of 1940's recordings by master showman of the drums Gene Krupa who led a swingin' jazz big band. This reissue album is on the CSP Columbia Special Products label of Columbia records. His orchestra was known for it's drive and enthusiasm featuring great talent. Highlighting was Anita O'Day (vocal), Roy Eldridge (trumpet) along with many others, Songs include "Tuxedo Junction". "Drum Boogie", "Slow Down", "Knock Me A Kiss" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Let Me Off Uptown" (1941) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHCaxVCXNIc . . bucko