Gene Krupa, a renowned jazz drummer, was active as a performer and bandleader primarily from the 1920s until his death in 1973. Step into the vibrant world of swing and discover the untold story of Gene Krupa, the drummer who redefined an instrument and ignited a musical revolution. In The Master of Drums, acclaimed biographer Elizabeth J. Rosenthal unveils the captivating life of this legendary musician, from his humble beginnings in Chicago to his meteoric rise as a solo artist and jazz icon.