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Gene Krupa

real name Eugene Bertram Krupa

Chicago, United States · 1909-01-15 – 1973-10-16

Gene Krupa is credited on 2,180 releases across 609 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1950–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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2,180

Credits

609

Albums

8

Decades active

94

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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 O'Brien, Sam Donahue, Shorty Sherock, Roy Eldridge and singers including Anita O'Day and Irene Daye.

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2,180 releases · 609 albums · active 1950–2025

  • Performance · 4,136
  • Other credits · 143

Studios: Carnegie Hall · Webster Hall · Madhattan Room, Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City · RCA Studio A

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