“One Night Stand” 11/17/1971 Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Teddy Wilson, Mel Torme

[@jazzpianoman01]

Some of the greatest musicians ever to grace the stage. Never see the likes again

[@jakela671]

THEY DON'T MAKE 'EM LIKE THAT ANYMORE. I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT I'M AS OLD AS I AM TO KNOW THESE GUYS AT THEIR PRIMES. MEL WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE.

[@glennwaddell305]

I'm 60...was able to catch these legends live up to the 1990s....Never ever again will we see an era like this. Never again

[@ChannelMaster720]

GLENN . . .I AGREE 100% WITH YOU. THERE WAS NOTHING LIKE THIS ERA IN MY LIFETIME AND I'M 76. LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE IN THIS COUNTRY, MUSIC HAS GONE WAY DOWN TO THE GUTTER. SAD, SAD, SAD.

[@DavidWJones-bd3md]

Are you Canadian?

[@LenHummelChannel]

@@ChannelMaster720 I agree totally: THIS WAS THE GOLDEN ERA for big bands and amazing talent. the "big music biz" has gone straight down hill since then and especially since the late 60's on. Jazz, Swing, and Big Bands were THE TOP of American musical talent. no doubt about it. Includes, of course, Sinatra and Mel Torme.

[@kevinherbert4256]

I saw Mel in Hobart Tasmania in '73....it was magical....he brought Butch Miles & rehearsed an Aussie band for 2 weeks.....the room held 300 for dinner.....it still sends chills up my spine when I think of his musicality & gr8 stage presence....I believe that I have seen the 'perfect' music performance.....he finished with a kick-arse encore of Roue 66....phew......I was a working rock & funk player then...and he changed my musical life......I left the gig and walked home in a daze....before realising that I'd left my car in the casino car park!!!!!.....I'm 71......

[@Cabdrum1]

These great shows featuring incredible talent were enjoyed by all of us folk of a certain age, together, at the same time. It was a shared T.V. experience in our own homes to be discussed at work or school the next day. Lets' be thankful we can find it all on youtube including stuff we missed at the time.

[@garydonner6680]

Well stated, my friend.

[@jakela671]

I'm 85. I adored these guys and still do. AMAZING!!!! Imagine a young Mel Torme swinging with the greats of the Benny Goodman era.

[@robertboney4493]

Once there was Gene Krupa....just once.

[@fweddyfwintsone4491]

All these men were true legends in their time. Today, all we have are legends in their own minds.

[@jd70HJ19]

With the rare and uncommon exceptions , No truer words were ever written .... there is certainly not a shortage of ....legends in their own minds

[@alanbaber6764]

Awesome really doesn't cover it!? Utterly MIND-BLOWINGLY BRILLIANT!!!

[@Rob_Kates]

Wow, what an incredible assortment of jazz legends. The ending piece was a drumming spectacular. I was born way too late, in 1969. I would have loved to be around in the 1940s when this music was the soundtrack of that period. I miss Johnny Carson's Tonight Show since that was a great place to display jazz like this.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

Krupa and Rich were just on a completely different level.

[@rockribbedrushy7705]

Great music and great musicians will always live on.

[@jaygold4467]

This is REAL talent. No computers.

[@johnplump3760]

I wa clicking on the comments. I am blown away with the quality of these legons. I grew up with thismusic and still love it. They are the greatest.!!

[@gerryvanderzeypen1214]

well now if my father were only alive to see this one today....this one's for you dad YAAAAA!!!

[@DarkeningSkies1]

Always do forget what a solid drummer Mel Torme was.

[@kevinherbert4256]

he toured as the drummer at 16yo in Chico Marx's band...he was a child prodigy drummer...who could sing!!!

[@bizyz]

What we all would not give to be transported back in time to the 1938 carnegie hall concert and watch gene in action.

[@bixsingsthemusicoflife2047]

Drummers should all play with this much lover for the song. Look at Krupa's face. into it all the way.

[@josephinerimmer6888]

Yes I know, he thoroughly enjoys every second, and there’s not a smidgeon of arrogance anywhere in his body. God bless him.

[@TheLarryBrown]

Not really. Drummers belong in the background. That's what drums are and what they should be. A good drummer knows and respects that. Ringo knew that to stellar results. 99.9% of good drummers play solidly in the background. Gene can do what he does because he's Gene. If you really really loved Tiny Tim, you might be tempted to say "everyone should perform like Tiny Tim," but they shouldn't. Drummers that perform with enthusiasm can usually be recognized as copying Gene. I am a Krupa guy 100%, and I copy my style from Gene. I get comments similar to yours on my gigs...you look you're having a great time, you play with so much joy, etc, but really, it's all an act. What Gene does is an act. He's copying some older New Orleans drummers and he just has the schitck perfected and therefore it's so great, but the act falls flat for many other drummers that can't quite pull it off, it comes across as corny. Gene is Gene, other drummers aren't, and that's ok.

[@amymack1954]

I was born too late (1954), but I sure love this music!!

[@alanwitton5039]

Fantastic listening! Tour great legends! Lionel Hampton Gene Krupa Mel Torme and Buddy Rich! Great talented people who are as very sadly missed

[@fonmorcus4235]

Those were the best days . There was gene krupa who started the drumming .every drummer wanted to be like gene . And then came buddy wow . And the 3rd one was Louie bellson with the double bass drums. This guy was as good as you can get . Because of them I became a drummer . You can see me on KZbin. FON MORCUS . Thanks gene krupa . Shore miss your great playing.

[@jeannehageman3198]

Gotta love'em! You're looking at the Best of the Best! I remember those days very well. Krupa was the first to put the focus on Drums! And Man, could that guy Drum! No one better!

[@DavidLeBlanc]

Don't forget Mel Lewis. He ain't exactly chopped liver back there.

[@drumsport]

Buddy was the greatest of all time, but nobody could match Gene's rhythm. With all the great drummers I've heard play Sing, Sing, Sing, nobody could quite capture Gene's swing. Like Jeff Porcaro's "Rosanna", nobody quite captures the ghost noting. Love 'em all.

[@TheLarryBrown]

I'll take Gene over Rich a thousand to nothing, starting with the fact that Gene is a nice guy. Gene does many things amazingly well. You might cover much of what he does so well under the catch phrase of "swing," but he does so much creative variety. The freezes, the surprises, the stutters, the creative use of non-drum surfaces like the hi-hat stand, the bottom hat, stick on stick, stick on bass drum, cowbell and woodblock, that zany splash cymbal, stuffing the sticks into the heads, stick on the back of the stick, how he varies each musical section so that his groove is always evolving on a given song, those surprise and delightful blistering wails, the varied sticking (as used to such great effect on Sing Sing Sing and still heard copied to this day), the single stroke rolls, playing in unison with the soloist (done under Benny Goodman's solo on Sing Sing Sing and very cool), the foreshadowing of themes (which you won't notice except on repeated listening, also used under Goodman's solo), and on and on. And all that's BEFORE you even mention the haireography.

[@stevenjones9364]

​@@TheLarryBrownI'll second that. Krupa has always been my favorite.

[@mineheadX1]

playin like an absolute boss ! Krupa was just amazing...

[@def6849]

It's bizarre to see them in colour! Amazing. Soft spot for Gene. Buddy is explosive. Lionel -- brilliant. And I didn't know Mel had the chops!

[@jonsilence]

DAMN, the battle with Buddy, Torme, Krupa, and Hampton is GREAT!!! And Torme is RIPPING IT UP!!!

[@tl124]

WOW!! For some reason I had never seen Mel play the drums... He's solid!! Very impressive by all players!

[@bpabustan]

Lionel Hampton SHREDS on the piano, man!

[@mr.matukaze259]

こんにちは😊 Sing Sing Sing♪ 素敵なメロディー✨ よく映画などで流れますね😃 Drumも素晴らしいですね 👏👏👏👏👏♪ 素敵なビデオ✨ ありがとうございます😊🙏

[@asmith8092]

A spectacular jazz presentation by the original Jazz Masters....glorious

[@sinrob1]

I was lucky enough to be at this taping. One thing I remember was that they had to stop tape when a somewhat tipsy Roy Eldridge fell off the stool!

[@NKBobcat]

When I was a kid in the 60's I was introduced to Lionel Hampton and it had a profount influence on my life. This special was a great musical influence with Gene Krupa and Lionel on the vibes!

[@3kingkool]

Awesome everything! Love those trumpets at the end. I believe they are playing notes outside of human comprehension.

[@steveneaklor2990]

Cat Anderson.

[@petebest22]

Such amazing talent in those days , hard to beat these days , the musicians played from the heart , such dedication 👏😊

[@robertrhoades1969]

Awesome talent! Hampton, Krupa, Rich and Torme on the drums at the same time!! Absolutely fantastic!!

[@kaycox5555]

MARVELOUS! REAL TALENT, REAL MUSIC, NOT CANNED, LIKE TODAY...

[@U2WB]

WOW ! Gene killin’ it on Sing Sing Sing

[@jenslindstrom3257]

I remember this i see on swedish tv.. i was 5... i want drums........ and my dad who was a good jazzdrummer.. said yes.... you be a drummer.. but practise and play all styles... open ear and see listen and what you not like.. listen again. Same as people , listen what they say... listen.... listen.... peace to you all.

[@Pharoset]

No, you don't remember.

[@jenslindstrom3257]

@@Pharoset wtf you mean

[@jenslindstrom3257]

@@Pharoset yes i do, stupid.

[@Firebrand55]

Watch and learn......you'll never see their like again...and Mel 'Perfect Pitch 'Torme, a.k.a. The Velvet Fog'; a great voice, great entertainer.

[@sluncevdusi6225]

Gratulasions Super Music "RETRO I love my whole life beautiful Very and Thank you I will subscribe 🌈🎼🌹🎼🌹❤✌

[@dnr111042]

Music royalty, all of them!

[@THEBANSHEESUK]

Excellent!!!...My man Thom Gambino!!!

[@SafetyMentalst]

let us not forget our un-sung Music Hero's they as just as well a part of History .. @ThomGambino .. AWSOME SCORE !!

[@ChannelMaster720]

GENE KRUPA & BUDDY RICH ARE SENSATIONAL IN THIS. LOVE LIONEL, TEDDY AND MEL! THESE 5 MAKE FOR A FABULOUS EVENING OF MUSIC. HOW CAN THE DRUMMERS DRUM SO FAST? AMAZING! SYLVIA - FL - 04-02-2019

[@evetsnitram8866]

Didn't know Lionel was so good on three instruments, forgot Mel was a drummer!

[@TheLarryBrown]

They use their fingers.

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

The best of the best. Unfortunately...never again. This Music is even more relevant today than ever before.

[@lakemichigan6598]

With great musicians who love their craft like these guys, it doesn't matter how old they are, when the musical tools of choice are in hand, a full blown youthful exuberance is all of a sudden theirs.

[@johndavey72]

I've noticed l left a previous comment .l have no reason to change it ......4 absolute legends !

[@ptcla]

Such a great show! Some of the best jazz musicians ever - all gathered together in one killer show. Thanks for posting!

[@onceovereasy1529]

Yep remember this well in Toronto...had a front row seat...a great memory...thanks for posting!

[@SafetyMentalst]

Lets us not forget our Music History ..

[@soniaperezdominguez8721]

Gracias !!!!!!!!! . Yuotube .todo lo que elijo legustaba a mi Padre tenía 1000 Cassette Grabados .y Discos también.Gracias ,un millón de veces .Fue con mi Hermano a verlo Enel VIP A Pink Floyd.

[@geoffnelson4777]

"Timex Jazz Special - One Night Stand" CBC-TV taping 10 Oct '71, telecast 17 Nov...Toronto, Can.

[@rdatta]

Thanks for posting. Just Wow!

[@DrummingMan1]

Awesome! Sadly, just two years before Genes death…💔

[@adamecomp]

Mel Torme sounds very musical and very technically sound on the drums! Love it! The lead trumpets! Is that Cat Anderson? And who else!

[@johndavey72]

A trully bibical moment when the artisan of all artisans met as one . What l love is the total respect they had for one another ......fierce competitors ...yes . But enimies ....NO !

[@superacesnare]

Fantastic lovely to see so much footage of Krupa. Keep them coming drumuitar. And thanks so much

[@bushidowarrior4917]

This is like a “TIME MACHINE”… THANK YOU FOR THIS INCREDIBLE UPLOAD…

[@溺れる肉汁]

I came to see KZbin from Twitter! ︎ 🌸Oboreru nikujūです🌸 Drowning gravy

[@danielssomoza6486]

Wow que tema tan lindo Wow excelente video ahí está mi Gran amigo thom con el Saxofón saludos y muchos éxitos bendiciones..

[@josephinerimmer6888]

Gene Krupa was the master.

[@krupadrum]

Gene, the legend lives on.

[@timwilsey3655]

Wow Lionel on piano, burning!

[@celinaviotto]

Yes beautiful my friend and family!!!

[@andyweis5194]

Hern is the MAN! (inside joke) Thanks for EVERYTHING!

[@irwinwins5307]

Unreal to have them all together! Legends!

[@fonmorcus4235]

Wow unreal . Those were the start of drumming. Gene and buddy. 2 of the best .and dond forget belson. The Louie bellson is the one that started the double bass drum. And what a nice men . A great drummer as good as gene or buddy . If you would ask me Who are the greatest drummers in the world . ? There are 3 of the best . FON MORCUS OLYMPIA WASHINGTON see me on KZbin. All because of gene krupa.

[@adrianscranton6330]

i was 11 i watched this with my dad r.i.p ✌but great memories

[@dianal.clausen8118]

That was a gift to you and your Dad. So happy you have it ❤️

[@janaoffergeld7724]

I'm hearing great right now

[@jojoUK120]

7:11 Oh! I never thought of Lionel Hampton as the Django Reinhardt of keys before, now I feel stupid 😂 love how he joins in going Krupa-crazy at the end there 😂😂

[@lakemichigan6598]

little jo What a drumming line up there at the end. The talent and musicianship is mind blowing!

[@ranakhawaja7630]

Wonderful

[@ritabrooks9059]

Gene was just the total groove master! Wow!

[@68ratwagon]

This is awesome drummin!!!!

[@cheri238]

The best is the best!!!!♥️wow!!!!!

[@eddierivera1860]

Gene had style and swing buddy speed but! They all got it from The ORIGINAL KING OF SWING Mr. Chick Webb (The Daddy)

[@jasonmcdonnell8546]

wow simply amazing

[@finmoc6545]

Mel and Gene! Died and gone to heaven!

[@Twotontessie]

Somehow I can see Ozzy running back onto the stage "Come on let's hear it. Gene Krupa. Let's go crazy!"

[@gervasioxaviersoares5734]

Time of good music Thom Gambino super competent at last ... All impeccable in their talents

[@RSMGsndchannel]

Great show!

[@CamiloRestrepo-g8m]

SUPER GENIAL!!!!!!!!

[@RoryVanucchi]

great stuff. saw Goodman, Torme, Rich, Hampton, of course, many years ago now. The originals.

[@adilfell2332]

Very nice music and artists

[@adilfell2332]

Beautiful ❤️ and very good sax player, I like this music

[@drytool]

Fantastic!!

[@ralphsantiago1887]

Hey Drumuitar, great stuff you shared on Y.T. I don't think I've seen any of this footage ( all of it actually !! ) Thanks so much !!!

[@JimKrause1975]

I love it!

[@Zenutheduck]

When you're smiling.. the whole world smiles with you!

[@Mischeaux61]

This was really a treat! Thanks for posting!! :)

[@lauriefrancisco1084]

OMG, what a treasure! Thank you ever so for posting!

[@SalmanRuzdi]

Amazing! Thank you Drumuitar!

[@alkamittal7544]

❤️ Amazing 👌🏾

[@tempo954]

Traps and Bones, doesn't get any better than that!!

[@SwagOnSwoosh]

That was dope.

[@tonydir5673]

Awesome stuff thanks for this gem

[@meadearble4949]

Thanks.

[@rogerhn7785]

This is great stuff. I remember seeing this on VHS years ago. A gathering of musicians with Buddy Rich we will never see again. Thank you for posting. I was wondering when you might have the chance to post those other Buddy Rich/Carson videos. Thanks.

[@thecrippledrummer]

Roger Hn I will as soon as possible. I have several different irons in the fire.

[@continentalgin]

Buddy was dynamite!!

[@cortese1935]

Lástima que estos moustros no existen más y lamentablemente no hay reposición

[@victoranticomunista4552]

👍👍 Fantastic

[@raygunn1083]

These are musicians.

[@TheEgoodine]

Amazing ... Thanks

[@太田マサハル]

GREAT！！

[@nickstrapko7549]

Starting at 14:14 I started getting the chills.

[@GMarks-vj2dw]

Thanks for this ! I had to share to Krupa's Drummer Man on Face bag!

[@DavidLeBlanc]

1971, the year I graduated from high school.