Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich The Original Drum Battle! V-8484 (1955) Jazz (Vinyl)

Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich V-8484 (1955) Jazz (Vinyl)

Label: Verve Records V-8484Format: Vinyl, LP, MonoCountry: USReleased: 1955 Genre: JazzStyle: Big Band, Swing, Drum Battle

Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich The Original Drum Battle! V-8484 (1955) Jazz (Vinyl)

Description: Legendary live recording from the Philharmonic Auditorium featuring two of jazzs most iconic drummersGene Krupa and Buddy Richin a head-to-head rhythmic showdown. Narrated by Norman Granz and backed by an all-star ensemble, this LP captures the explosive energy and technical brilliance of a historic jazz moment.

Tracklist: Side A Idaho 2:41 Sophisticated Lady 2:42 Flying Home 2:35

Side B Drum Boogie 6:11 The Drum Battle 9:00 Perdido 3:00

Condition (10/10 grading): Jacket: 9 so close to perfect Vinyl: Side 1 -10 ..Side 2 -10.. Labels: 10 Listing #: R64

Collectors Note: A must-have for jazz collectors and percussion enthusiasts. Features powerhouse performances by Krupa and Rich alongside Charlie Shavers, Flip Phillips, Lester Young, Hank Jones, George Duvivier, Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, Harry Edison, and Oscar Peterson. A fiery, virtuosic document of jazz history pressed on Verve.