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Culling pieces from three separate sessions held in Los Angeles and New York in 1955 and 1956, Krupa uses the quartet format for an agenda of standards and a couple of his originals for a pleasing, relaxed, and swinging session that holds his drumming pyrotechnics to less than what would be expected on a Krupa-led outing. In other words, Krupa doesn’t try to overwhelm his fellow playing mates with his sometimes heavy-handed approach, although he comes close on a raucous and strange “Krupa’s Wail.” Joining Krupa and Shu are Bobby Scott on piano with Milt Hinton, Wendell Marshall, and John Drew sharing bass responsibilities. Not the greatest Krupa ever, but good work nonetheless (Dave Nathan/AllMusic).

Track listing:

A1 Tenderly 0:00
A2 Tepee 7:14
A3 ‘S Wonderful 12:29
A4 Hippdeebip 18:50
B1 Krupa’s Wail 23:08
B2 Strike Up The Band 29:49
B3 Undecided 32:46
B4 Gene’s Bass Blues 41:59

Personnel:
John Drew – bass
Gene Krupa – drums
Bobby Scott – piano
Eddie Shu – saxophone
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Recorded: March 1955