Gene Krupa playing with a quartet in the 1950s. This has a nice vibe, and doesn’t get ridiculous about showcasing Krupa. His accompaniment on the tenor solo on Little White Lies (starting at 19:06) is great— super hip and swinging. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a groove quite like that.
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