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With an energetic and flamboyant style that distinguished him from other American jazz and big band drummers, Gene Krupa became one of the most influential drummers of the 20th century. With a career that started in the late 1920's, Krupa became the first drummer inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. Presented here are among his most memorable recordings as a big band leader featuring InchDrum Boogie,Inch Krupa's signature tune co-written with trumpeter Roy Eldrige; InchDisc Jockey JumpInch written with saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and many more. All selections newly remastered. Album Tracks 1. Drum Boogie 2. Let Me Off Uptown 3. Lemon Drop 4. Disc Jockey Jump 5. Futurama 6. Pennies from Heaven 7. G&Ndash;Bop 8. Samaba 9. Birdhouse 10. Gene's Boogie
