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Gene Krupa 1909-1973

"I'm happy that I succeeded in doing two things: I made the drummer a high priced guy, and I was able to draw more people to jazz."

Reflections on Gene Krupa

In 1939, I first met Gene. I started at the Hickory House in 1938. So Gene and I had been friends for over 30 years. I guess that everything that has been said about the man has been said before me.

Michael Shrieve: Transcendence

I can remember being 16 years old, listening to 17-year-old Mike Shrieve on the first Santana album. It was released soon after Santana's stunning performance at the Woodstock Festival.

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Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Foundational Studies For Ride Cymbal Technique

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Rock Perspectives – Developing Hand/Foot Coordination

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Drivers Seat: More On Phrasing

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Complete Percussionist: Interpreting Marches

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South Of The Border: Brazilian Percussion

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