World of Gene Krupa describes the career, music and life of the man who made the drums a solo instrument, the man who symbolized the swing era and the man who is still internationally recognized by millions as "the world's greatest drummer." In this unique work, Gene Krupa tells - in his own words - the beginnings of his style, of the scandalous 1943 drug bust; of the 'feuds' and 'battles' with the likes of Benny Goodman and Buddy Rich; his thoughts on his own works and the works of those in jazz and in classical music; and much more. Commentary by Leonard Feather, George Simon and others add another dimension. Dozens of photographs further illuminate his career.

With an introduction by Mel Tormé.

BRUCE H. KLAUBER is an editor, writer and multi-instrumentalist who has contributed to and edited dozens of area and national periodicals. His works have appeared in Jazziz, Jazz Times, Down Beat and others. As a professional jazz drummer the author has performed with Charlie Ventura, Milt Buckner, Bernard, Peiffer, Joanie Sommers, and led his own "Jazz for the People" Trios and Quartets in Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

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