Gene Krupa was the most famous drummer of the big band era. His work, first with Benny Goodman and later with his own band, defined jazz drumming for generations of percussionists. His flamboyant style and boundless energy made him the center of...

Gene Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) was a famous and influential American jazz and big band drummer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant...

It’s a half-hour before the start of the show and every seat is taken.Those left without a chair sit on the floor, in their parents’ laps or in strollers.The restless ones crawl around, suck the last drop of formula from their bottles, pull their mothers’...