“How Jazz Was Born” 1948 Louie Bellson, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Dorsey, Armstrong

Clip from the 1948 film “A Song Was Born,“ featuring Louie Bellson, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Barnet, Mel Powell, The Golden Gate Quartet, Virginia Mayo, and Danny Kaye. You can find me on Facebook at: My original Gene Krupa site is at: Any monetary donations would be appreciated. Due to the progression of a muscle disease, I’m no longer able to work. Contributions will assist in software, hardware, and additional materials for this channel and a potential podcast on the history of jazz drumming. Any donations can be sent to: