Various-Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles (VHS)

"Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles" presents fifteen of the greatest drummers in history in astounding extended solos, and in a series of one-of-a-kind drum duals spanning five decades. Among the highlights are uncut solos from big band legends Sonny Payne, Rufus Jones, Buddy Rich and Louis Bellson; and a small group giants Joe Morello and Art Blakey. Rare drum battles include meetings with Gene Krupa, Cozy Cole, Lionel Hampton and Chico Hamilton; Elvin Jones, Sunny Murray and Art Blakey; and as hilarious, once-in-a-lifetime battle between Buddy Rich and Jerry Lewis! Stay tuned at the end of the program for a fabulous bonus track: the theatrical trailer for the "Gene Krupa Story," never seen outside movie theaters, where i t was shown in 1958.

VHS format - 60 minutes