GENE KRUPA AND HIS ORCHESTRA – 1939 | The Chronogical Classics – 799 (1994) Two Version | APE + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

The European label's third Gene Krupa set reissues all of the recordings made by the drummer's big band during a five-month period in 1939. Although working steadily, Krupa's Orchestra had not broken through yet (it was still two years away from its prime period). With Irene Daye contributing ten pleasing vocals among the 22 selections and such soloists as trumpeter Nate Kazebier, trombonist Floyd O'Brien, tenor-saxophonist Sam Donahue and pianist Milt Raskin (along with the drummer/leader), the group was starting to show some strong potential, particularly on the instrumentals such as "The Madam Swings It" and "Hodge Podge." Well-played if not overly distinctive swing music. Scott Yanow 

Tracklist :
1.    The Lady's In Love With You 2:43
Vocals – Irene Daye
2.    Some Like It Hot 2:30
Arranged By – Jimmy Mundy
Vocals – Irene Daye
3.    Quiet And Roll 'Em 3:03
Arranged By – Sam Donahue
4.    The Madam Swings It     2:59
5.    Dracula    2:37
6.    My Hands Are Tied 2:47
Vocals – Irene Daye
7.    Variety Is The Spice Of Life 2:41
Vocals – Irene Daye
8.    Foo For Two    2:30
9.    Hodge Podge    3:03
10.    Swanee River 2:59
Arranged By – Jimmy Mundy
11.    Challenger Chop 2:57
Arranged By – Sam Donahue
12.    Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair 2:28
Arranged By – Jimmy Mundy
13.    Don't Be Surprised    2:38
14.    You Taught Me To Love Again 2:48
Vocals – Irene Daye
15.    Down By The Old Mill Stream    2:35
16.    Jungle Madness 2:50
Arranged By – Chappie Willett
17.    Guess I'll Go Back Home (This Summer) 3:05
Vocals – Irene Daye
18.    You And Your Love 3:10
Vocals – Irene Daye
19.    Moonlight Serenade 3:12
Vocals – Irene Daye
20.    Old Black Joe 2:19
Arranged By – Jimmy Mundy
21.    Whisper While We Dance 2:40
Vocals – Irene Daye
22.    Sweetheart, Honey, Darlin', Dear 2:25
Vocals – Irene Daye
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Bob Snyder, Clint Neagley (tracks: 17 to 22), Mascagni Ruffo (tracks: 1 to 16)
Bass – Biddy Bastien (tracks: 17 to 22), Horace Rollins (tracks: 1 to 16)
Directed By, Drums – Gene Krupa
Guitar – Ray Biondi
Piano – Milton Raskin
Tenor Saxophone – Sam Donahue, Sam Musiker
Trombone – Al Sherman (tracks: 9 to 22), Bruce Squires (tracks: 1 to 8), Dalton Rizzotto, Floyd O'Brien (tracks: 9 to 22), Toby Tyler (tracks: 1 to 8)
Trumpet – Charles Frankhauser (tracks: 1 to 8), Corky Cornelius (tracks: 17 to 22), Jack Muntz (tracks: 9 to 16), Nate Kazebier (tracks: 9 to 22), Ray Cameron (tracks: 1 to 16), Tom Gonsoulin (tracks: 1 to 8), Torg Halten (tracks: 17 to 22)