Two of the greatest drummers to ever grace the jazz world, this enthralling "battle of the skins" was recorded live in 1952, with the crowd providing an electric atmosphere. Bonus tracks come from the Gene Krupa Trio and from studio recordings made by Krupa and Rich slightly later in the 1950s. With Krupa"s original 1940s recording of "Drumming Man" completing this package, this CD will prove a vital purchase for Jazz lovers everywhere.