Gene Krupa, Drummin Man (1972) r. 1938-1949

Gene Krupa, Drummin Man (1972) r. 1938-1949

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of drummer band leader Gene Krupa's jazz orchestra. This a double album on Columbia records. Todays listen are sides three and four. Feature artist are Anita O'Day (vocal) and Roy Eldridge (trumpet)/ Songs include "Dark Eyes" (Charlie Ventura tenor sax). "How High The Moon", "Starburst", "Gene's Boogie", "Lover", "Lemon Drop"  and others. The YouTube sample song is "Calling Dr. Gillespie" (1947)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rn1VpW8Hmo . . bucko