Gene krupa biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. The album was conceived as a drum instruction disc demonstrating rudimental drum techniques with bellson and krupa fronting an eight piece band along with two solo performances by the two coleaders. Gene krupa, with anita oday and red nichols drum crazy the gene krupa story. The conflict in the film centers on krupas rise to success and his. Apr 19, 2018 just a teenage jive canary who loves jazz and i love gene krupa and his style of drumming so i decided to show this underrated gem to the world. Gene krupa story 2020 concert tour 172 photos facebook. Gene was a loyal endorser of slingerland drums until his death. The gene krupa story original film soundtrack spotify. Directed by 1 writing credits 1 cast 47 produced by 2 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 2 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 makeup department 2 second unit director or assistant director 1 sound department 4 camera and electrical department 4 editorial. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. L labor day this holiday honoring the worker is celebrated 193 krupa, gene 193.
Lp, album, mono his masters voice, his masters voice. The gene krupa story dvd 1959 region 1 us import ntsc. He was inducted into the big band and jazz hall of fame in 1983. If you are a drummer yourself, the gene krupa story will give you inspiration. The 1959 film the gene krupa story starred sal mineo. The gene krupa story plays at times more like a lenny bruce sketch so thats what reefers look like. He soon realizes that he doesnt belong there and leaves to join his friend, eddies band. After the untimely death of his father when krupa was young, his mother went to work as a milliner to support her family. Since his youth, all gene ever wanted to do is play the drums and make music.
Gene krupa, gene krupa and his orchestra drummer man gene krupa in highest fi. The conflict in the film centers on krupa s rise to success and his corresponding use of marijuana. Sal mineo and yvonne craig on the set of the gene krupa story, 1959. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. We have 1 answer for the clue krupa portrayer in a 1959 film.
In 1954, krupa returned to hollywood to appear in the films the glenn miller story and the benny goodman story. Drum crazy the gene krupa story original film soundtrack. If you are interested in big band jazz and the music of the great days of the swing bands, this film should be in your library. The mighty two is an album by american drummers louis bellson and gene krupa recorded in 1963 and released on the roulette label. With sal mineo as krupa, doing a pretty good job of miming his drum parts, the film sadly something of a turkey also goes under. Music profile for gene krupa, born 15 january 1909. Rejecting his fathers plan for him to join the priesthood, krupa instead embraces. This musical biopic is based on the life of gene krupa sal mineo, the famed jazz drummer. Gene krupa on playboys penthouse with hugh hefner 1961 from gene krupa swing swing swing. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. American jazz drummer, composer and bandleader born 15 january 1909 in chicago, illinois, usa died 16 october 1973 in yonkers, new york, usa he played with many artists including red nichols, red mckenzie, eddie condon, bix beiderbecke, frank teschemacher, benny goodman, and in his own bands excellent players including vido musso, milt raskin, floyd obrien, sam donahue, shorty sherock, roy.
Studio recordings and airchecks with varying sound quality. Sal mineo and susan oliver in the gene krupa story 1959. Prior to krupa, drum solos were a real rarity and read full biography. The gene krupa story 1960 rare stereo soundtrack recording finale ohau dance and. The gene krupa story is a fourcd box set anthology containing 98 tracks with a 32 page booklet. By larry district heights, maryland 0 0 i loved it. In collaboration with the slingerland drum and zildjian cymbal manufacturers, he was a major force in defining the standard band. The gene krupa story also known as drum crazy is a 1959 biopic of american drummer and bandleader gene krupa. The focus is on krupas role as a bandleader from the late 30s through the 50s of various size ensembles that included anita o day, roy eldridge, and irene daye, to name a few. The gene krupa story is a 1959 biopic of american drummer and bandleader gene krupa. This film came out in 1959, and the then 20 year old sal mineo. In 1959, actor sal mineo portrayed gene in the motion picture the gene krupa story. The early development of jazz drummer gene krupa is chronicled in this somewhat fictionalized musical biography. In 1959, the movie biography the gene krupa story was released.
Its far from perfect, but the memories of you scene. Just a teenage jive canary who loves jazz and i love gene krupa and his style of drumming so i decided to show this underrated gem to the. January 15, 1909 october 16, 1973 drummer, band leader. The gene krupa story is a fascinating one, so much so it became a rare instance of a film getting made in hollywood centring on a drummer. Sal mineo, whod previously registered well as the lead in the tv drama drummer man, essays a strikingly similar role in the gene krupa story. Gene krupa was quite the entertainer beyond the fantastic drumming. Gene krupa story dvd for sale great movie and acting, i loved it. The best of the bandleader biopics was the gene krupa story 1959, starring sal mineo. Sal mineo on the set of the gene krupa story, 1959.
The gene krupa story by don weis don weis, sal mineo. Krupa was a fantastic percussionist and his life story was both absorbing and stimulating. Star of the gene krupa story, 1959 crossword clue answer. This is something his parents would not approve of they want him to be a priest. The gene krupa story pelicula completa, ver online y. Voir the gene krupa story 1959 streaming en hd, en ligne gratuit parmi qualite hd pourrait bien etre cette chose a surveiller ce vacuite. The first drummer to be a superstar, gene krupa may not have been the most advanced drummer of the 1930s but he was in some ways the most significant. Sal of exodus the switchblade kid of cinema exodus actor exodus actor sal the gene krupa story title role portrayer, 1959. Rejecting his fathers plan for him to join the priesthood, krupa instead embraces music. Krupa portrayer in a 1959 film crossword clue answer. The focus is on krupa s role as a bandleader from the late 30s through the 50s of various size ensembles that included anita o day, roy eldridge, and irene daye, to name a few. Gene plays drums on soundtrack and reportedlyhas a cameo in the parlor scene.
Complete your gene krupa with anita oday and red nichols collection. Gene krupa big noise from winnetka gene krupa at the. The gene krupa story 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Too many crooks 1959 terry thomas, sid james, george cole duration. Gene krupa, in full eugene bertram krupa, born january 15, 1909, chicago, illinois, u. Gene krupa story film i love watching those old stories about a reallife character,the musical ones are the best ones. His catholic parents want him to be a priest, but krupa. The film was very loose in the facts of genes career but did feature an excellent soundtrack recorded by krupa himself.
May 05, 2009 gene krupa on playboys penthouse with hugh hefner 1961 from gene krupa swing swing swing. The gene krupa story manufactured on demand on tcm shop. Telecharger the gene krupa story film complet en francais. The youngest of nine children, eugene bertram krupa was born on january 15, 1909, in chicago, illinois. K 4 cd set, not to be confused with the film soundtrack, containing 99 songs from 1938 to 1947. The gene krupa story original soundtrack gene krupa. The 100 season 7 teaser trailer has us worried for bellamy the gene krupa story. We have 1 answer for the clue star of the gene krupa story, 1959. He married his wife twice now thats really working at true love. Sal mineo portrayed krupa, and the film included cameos by anita oday and red nichols. Gene krupa was an american jazz and big band drummer and composer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style. Albums include krupa and rich, the drum battle at jatp, and the smithsonian collection of classic jazz.
The name gene krupa is synonymous with a driving drum style and a dynamic sense of showmanshipqualities that made the chicago. The gene krupa story is a 4 cd box set complete with a 32 page annotated. His drum solo on sing, sing, sing elevated the role of the drummer from an accompanying line to an important solo voice in the band. With sal mineo, susan kohner, james darren, susan oliver. Drum crazy the gene krupa story original film soundtrack, an album by gene krupa on spotify. He soon earned enough money to purchase a musical instrument and decided. Eugene bertram krupa was an american jazz drummer, band leader, actor, and composer known for his energetic style and showmanship. The gene krupa story drum crazy1959 film with sal mineo as gene krupa. Sal mineo and susan oliver in the gene krupa story 1959 sal mineo on the set. The early development of jazz drummer gene krupa is chronicled in this somewhat. Special appearances by anita oday and red nichols, and a superb soundtrack with krupa on drums, highlight this compelling story of a musical genius who transformed the sound of jazz percussion. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
After the death of his father, krupa went to work at age 11 as an errand boy for a music company. Midprice makes this empire package attractive, but it might be best to start with a verve or columbia collection. Gene krupa gene krupa plays gerry mulligan arrangements a1. Other articles where the gene krupa story is discussed.
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