About the Show
The Gene Krupa Story Live Music Show is High Energy!
The Gene Krupa Story Live Show is the creation of drummer/producer ARTHOR von BLOMBERG who takes center stage during the show to perform all drum parts originally played by Gene Krupa.
According to von BLOMBERG, “The Gene Krupa Story Live Music Show is a high-energy, multi-media, two-hour Big Band Swing Show honoring the musical achievements of the world’s most famous drummer, Gene Krupa.”
The show includes original arrangements made famous by Krupa, including “Drum Boogie,” “Let Me Off Uptown,” “Drummer Boy,” “Drummin’ Man,” “Opus One,” “How High The Moon,” “Sing Sing Sing,” and many more.
Q: WHY DID von BLOMBERG CREATE AN ENTERTAINING, YET HIGHLY EDUCATIONAL LIVE SWING MUSIC SHOW?
A: “Swing music, in its day during the 1940s, represented 75 percent of the world of pop music,” von BLOMBERG says. “I’m finding that many young people listen to swing music thanks to the Internet. And they don’t necessarily think of it as 'old' music, but rather different and fresh."
ARTHOR von BLOMBERG Granted Exclusive Rights
Dr. Gene H. Krupa (center) nephew and Godson of Gene Krupa and his wife Gail (left) were so happy with how the Gene Krupa Story Live Music Show presents their namesake, that they honored ARTHOR von BLOMBERG with the following statement of appreciation.
Statement of Appreciation from Dr. Gene H. and Gail Krupa:
Dr. Gene H. Krupa (nephew and Godson of Gene Krupa) and his wife Gail Krupa, attended ARTHOR von BLOMBERG’s production of the Gene Krupa Story Live Show at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in Fort Myers, FL.
In the words of Dr. Gene, "I support this 100%!"
Dr. Gene and Gail were kind enough to provide the statement of appreciation and support as pictured; the statement appeared in the printed show program for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) benefit show at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, NY.
The benefit, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN at FightCancer.org) raised over $10,000 for the organization.
Great Drumming
“Great drumming. Maui arts and cultural center has a great stage, and Maui has a pretty good jazz scene. I hope you play here someday.”
—Evan Shu, Son of Eddie Shu, Jazz Great (Eddie played with Gene Krupa's orchestra in the 1950s and Louis Armstrong's All Stars in the 1960s.)
GENE KRUPA: The Live Music Inspiration Behind the Gene Krupa Story Live Music Show
Gene Krupa, known in musical circles as “the man who made drums a solo instrument,” was a standout, flamboyant drummer, composer, and bandleader who produced music from the 1930s until his death in 1973.
ARTHOR von BLOMBERG: Creator and Producer of the Gene Krupa Story Live Music Show
True to Krupa’s reputation for spirited live performances, audience members of all ages can expect a thrilling, high-energy performance from the show, with ARTHOR von BLOMBERG leading the charge on drums, getting the audience to tap their feet and leaving them wanting more!
About “The Gene Krupa Story” Film
In 1959, Krupa’s life story was memorialized in the film “The Gene Krupa Story” starring Sal Mineo; the promotional material for the movie hails Krupa as “the man who hammered out the savage tempo of the jazz era.”
ARTHOR von BLOMBERG's Gene Krupa Story Live Music Show is not based on the film.