Gene Krupa - Jazz Legend 1909-1973 (2003)
Video: NTSC, MPEG-2 at 6 570 Kbps, 720 x 480 (1.333) at 29.970 fps | Audio: AC-3 2 channels at 256 Kbps, 48.0 KHz
Genre: Jazz | Label: Warner Brothers Pub. | Copy: Untouched | Release Date: 7 Oct 2003 | Runtime: 70 min. | 3,85 GB (DVD5)
Video: NTSC, MPEG-2 at 6 570 Kbps, 720 x 480 (1.333) at 29.970 fps | Audio: AC-3 2 channels at 256 Kbps, 48.0 KHz
Genre: Jazz | Label: Warner Brothers Pub. | Copy: Untouched | Release Date: 7 Oct 2003 | Runtime: 70 min. | 3,85 GB (DVD5)
| “ | Gene Krupa made the drums a solo instrument and remains one of the most famous drummers in history. The music and contributions of Krupa are brought into focus, with rare footage from the 1940s and still photographs. This PBS documentary features jazz legend Gene Krupa playing on the drums with many of the great names in music. Archival film clips capture Krupa at his best accompanying other jazz greats such as Lionel Hampton, Roy Eldridge, and Benny Goodman. Interviews with family, friends, and colleagues give the viewer insight into the man behind the drums. | ” |