Two of the greatest drummers to ever grace the jazz worldthis enthralling ‘battle of the skins’ recorded live in 1952, is very exciting, with the crowd providing an electric atmosphere. Bonus tracks come from the Gene Krupa Trio and from studio recordings made by Krupa and Rich slightly later in the 1950s. With Krupa’s original 1940s recording of ‘Drumming Man’ completing this package, this CD will prove a vital purchase for Jazz lovers everywhere.
Tracklist
1. Introduction by Norman Granz
2. Idaho
3. Sophisticated Lady
4. Flying Home
5. Drum Boogie
6. The Drum Battle
7. Perdilo
Bonus Tracks
8. Bernie’s Tune
9. Buddy’s Blues
10. Gene’s Blues
11. I Never Knew
12. Drumming Man - Gene Krupa
