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The Pete Siers Trio - Krupa

by Pete Siers

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1.
Wire Brush Stomp 04:14
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2.
Dark Eyes 03:30
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3.
Cocktails For Two 03:38
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4.
Sing Sing Sing 10:10
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5.
The Man I Love 08:22
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6.
Drum Boogie 04:58
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7.
Don't Be That Way 04:47
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8.
Stardust 03:41
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9.
Number Ten Richie Drive 02:49
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10.
Stompin' At The Savoy 06:30
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11.
Back Home In Indiana 05:00
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12.
Perdido 06:42
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13.
Limehouse Blues 03:07
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14.
Fine's Idea 02:39
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15.
St. Louis Blues 07:19
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Krupa is loaded with first class jazz as drummer and leader, Pete Siers, reflects upon and honors
one of the greatest drummers of all time - Gene Krupa. The repertoire found on this recording highlights
Gene Krupa`s lesser-known trio work with saxophonist, Charlie Ventura, and pianist, Teddy Napoleon.
When Krupa, with Benny Goodman, made their first recordings over 70 years ago, the music was
called “The Chamber Music of Jazz,” a change from the heavily-arranged big band records of the day.
Pete`s choice to honor this music with clarinetist, Dave Bennett, and pianist, Tad Weed is inspired as
they revel in that free-wheeling spirit of those early combos. This CD is in the same tradition of string
bass-less trio.

Pete Siers’ solo work here is outstanding, ranging across the drum kit, from the tom-toms of Sing, Sing,
Sing to the metallic tinkling on Wire Brush Stomp (an I Got Rhythm variation). The former is from
the Goodman discography, the latter from Krupa`s. Dave`s playing is amazingly facile throughout. If
you think you’ve heard Stardust played every possible way, check out Bennett’s version here. Tad`s
solos and accompaniment are super; try Indiana for one fine example. In addition to the Goodman
and Krupa tunes, there are also some Ellington and W. C. Handy, just to remind us of our national
music treasure chest.

As with the original trios, some portions of the selections are arranged. But
throughout, the musicians maintain the spirit of the early trios without direct
imitation. This is wonderful music, inspired by some of the greats of the past and
played by three of the best musicians on today’s jazz scene.
Hazen Schumacher

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released June 1, 2013

The Pete Siers Trio plays the music of the Gene Krupa Trio
Pete Siers - Drums • Dave Bennett - Clarinet • Tad Weed - Piano

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Pete Siers has played with Jazz luminaries such as Russel Malone, Mulgrew Miller, Marian McPartland, Lee Konitz, Benny Golson, James Moody, Kenny Werner, David "Fathead" Newman, Scott Hamilton, and many others. In addition to having played on over 50 recording, Siers recently played Carnegie Hall and has toured Europe several times. Pete is a percussion and Jazz drumming instructor. ... more

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