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 | Gene Krupa: Up An' Atom (CD: Proper)
One of the original showmen in jazz, drummer Gene Krupa was already a star attraction with the Benny Goodman band of the 1930s but with his own band (from 1940 onwards), he achieved hit after hit, and his matinee idol looks helped him become a star. Taking in his work as a sideman and leader, this Proper Introduction gives you a a real flavour for Krupa's style, flair and talent. (Proper Records)
Price: £6.99
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Gene Krupa: The Gene Krupa Story (CD: Proper, 4 CDs)
This 4 CD box set comprises of 99 tracks, yes 99, and a 32 page fully annotated & illustrated booklet, celebrating the life and times of the greatest drum idol the world has ever known - Gene Krupa. (Proper Records)
Price: £15.49
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 | Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich At JATP: The Drum Battle (CD: Verve)
Though these drum giants would spar again and again in years to come, this 1952 Jazz at the Philharmonic concert is the show-stopping event that started it all. (Verve)
Price: £9.99
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Gene Krupa: Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements (CD: Verve LPR)
Price: £9.99
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 | Buddy Rich & His Orchestra: Play The Arrangements Of Marty Paich & Ernie Wilkins (CD: Jazz Beat)
This release contains the first two big band LPs by Buddy Rich, in their entirety: “This One’s for Basie” (1956) with arrangements by Marty Paich, recorded in Los Angeles; and “Richcraft” (1959) with arrangements and conducting by Ernie Wilkins, recorded in New York. (Discovery Records)
Price: £10.99
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Buddy Rich: Just Sings (CD: Jazz Beat)
The complete albums “Buddy Rich Just Sings” (1957) and “The Voice Is Rich” (1959), the first LPs in which Buddy Rich set aside his drums and limited himself exclusively to singing - with a warm and mellow voice. On the earlier album, Rich is accompanied by a fine line-up : Ben Webster, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Paul Smith, Howard Roberts, Joe Mondragon & Alvin Stoller; while on the second one, he was backed by The Harold "Hal" Mooney Orchestra, with arrangements by Mooney and Phil Moore. (Discovery Records)
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 | Buddy Rich & His Sextet: Blues Caravan (CD: Verve LPR)
Price: £9.99
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Buddy Rich Quintet with Sonny Criss & Kenny Drew: The Cinch (CD: Spotlite)
High-powered live dates from Birdland, November 1958, with the renowned drummer and the urgent, fiery alto of Sonny Criss.
Price: £8.99
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 | Buddy Rich: Swingin' New Big Band (CD: Pacific)
Price: £8.99
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Buddy Rich Big Band: Big Swing Face (CD: Pacific)
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 | Buddy Rich Big Band: Mercy, Mercy (CD: Pacific)
This CD reissue brings back the finest all-round recording by Buddy Rich's big band. The original version of "Channel 1 Suite" is a classic and contains tenor saxophonist Don Menza's most memorable solo, plus a couple of brilliant improvisations from the explosive drummer/leader. Another highlight is an inventive Phil Wilson arrangement of "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," and even "Alfie" (a melodic feature for altoist Art Pepper) and "Ode to Billie Joe" come across well. In addition to the original LP program, three selections were released for the first time on this CD. "Chelsea Bridge" is particularly significant, for it showcases Pepper, who was making a brief comeback seven years before he finally returned to the scene. This spirited and often-exciting set is essential for any jazz collection. (Blue Note Records)
Price: £8.99
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