Gene Krupa celebrated at centenary concert with Richard Pite on drums

By Chris Barnes
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...plus a 16-piece Big Band!

Those of you who have been following Radio 2's series on Gene Krupa will be pleased to learn of an impending Centenary Concert celebrating the great American Jazz drummer, set to take place on Thursday 26 February at Cadogan Hall in London.

This is the only London date to mark the centenary of one of the greatest names in drumming history.

Krupa was the first superstar of the drums - his wild, gum chewing extrovert showmanship and dazzling technique made him a legend of the swing era. Pete Long, (musical director of Ronnie Scott's Big Band) will direct a 16 piece band with guests; singer Joan Viskant and top trumpeter Enrico Tomasso, plus top UK Krupa specialist Richard Pite on drums. Richard can also be heard talking about Krupa's extensive recording career on Radio 3's Jazz Library at 4pm on Saturday 21 February.

For more information on the concert visit www.kingsofswingconcerts.co.uk

Cadogan Hall is located at:
5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1
Box Office 020 7730 4500
Ticket prices: £26, £22, £18 and £12
www.cadoganhall.com


Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, with a particular focus on electronic drums, it's my job to manage the 300+ buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear for them at the best prices. I dabble with guitar, but my main instrument is the drums, which I have been playing for 24 years. I've been a part of the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Roland, Boss, Laney and Natal.