Randy Caputo

"Randy Caputo appears to be channeling Gene Krupa at times, but he does it with such disarming good humor that it quickly becomes obvious that he’s out there to entertain and have a good time...."

"...Technically, of course, he's got the Krupa licks and looks down. There are a number of things Caputo plays that would have been, I believe, beyond Gene in a technical sense, but Randy weaves them appropriately in and out of the Krupa-oriented whole, and his concept works. Randy, you're all right. God bless and keep swingin' "

“You won't find a drummer like this anywhere.” His show features big-band swing, with plenty of charisma, solos and Krupa's unique style of showmanship. It is a style rarely heard today. What a showman! What a show band!”
“The band’s talent is just part of the experience. The show itself is a treat… but the crowning event of the evening is when Buddy Rich, played by the astonishing Jimmy Ford, battles Krupa [Randy Caputo]. Your jaws will drop in amazement.”
“Randy has spent so many years studying Krupa that he has become a mirror image of the man. When Caputo plays Krupa, everything is correct: the movement of the arms… the distinctive fills on the low-tuned toms… even the facial expressions”
" Man, I aint seen chops like this in years.Caputo, You’re what’s known as a BITCH! "
" Randy has class and is every bit the technician, showman and gentleman that Gene was and as exciting to watch. I'm a huge fan...... Gene Krupa would be proud.
" Randy’s keeping the legend alive. Nobody and I mean nobody, does Krupa better then Caputo. When Randy plays as Gene Krupa…...Caputo IS Krupa! "
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Randy's Bio

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Looking Back:

When Randy was just three years old, a car accident landed him in the hospital for months with trauma to his head, hands and legs. Doctors said Randy would always have difficulty with his small-motor (hands and legs) coordination. Randy dreamed of the day when he could play ball, and run like the other kids. His mother, determined to help, got him a set of drums. (She was so very smart) Against all odds, Randy continued to practice his drums. Determined, Randy eventually overcame all his adversities even to the point of sounding like his jazz drumming idol Gene Krupa.

The rest… (so they say)…is history…

To Date:

Randy has been entertaining audiences everywhere with his celebrity showmanship, and remarkable jazz drumming talents. With his quick wit and personality (sometimes using his voice-over talents), Randy lights up any stage, anywhere. Through his own life’s experience in his Randy’s Thoughts on Metaphysics, (Drumming Seminars) Randy helps children and adults overcome adversities, and motivate them to achieve his or her success.

Randy has received countless standing ovations at both Disneyland and Disney World Florida, and at other special events including… The Chicago Winds Jazz Orchestra in Chicago, Playboy Jazz Festivals and PBS Shows in Hollywood California.

Randy has been featured in the Orange County Register Newspapers, and numerous times in Modern Drummer Magazine, Vintage Drummer Magazine and Drum Pro Magazine.

Most Recently: Randy was the featured clinician and motivational speaker at The Hollywood Vintage Drum Show in Los Angeles, and has lead numerous clinics for schools and plays an active roll in raising funds for music educational programs.

Randy was the guest celebrity drummer, for The Orange County Musician’s Union Bash 2006, appearing as Gene Krupa in Anaheim California. And Now: President and Founder Bruce Klauber of JazzLegonds.com has inducted Randy Caputo to the “Jazz Legends Hall Of Fame”… Now that’s not bad for a kid who was told he would always have physical challenges.

There’s little wonder why Randy always says… “Without dreams, there wouldn’t be reality”…

"Randy Caputo appears to be channeling Gene Krupa at times, but he does it with such disarming good humor that it quickly becomes obvious that he’s out there to entertain and have a good time… Technically, of course, he's got the Krupa licks and looks down. There are a number of things Caputo plays that would have been, I believe, beyond Gene in a technical sense, but Randy weaves them appropriately in and out of the Krupa-oriented whole, and his concept works. Randy, you're all right. God bless and keep swingin'" -Bruce Klauber, Jazz Legends.com To watch Randy play is like watching the man who started it all, the legendary drummer Gene Krupa

 

Credits include:

  • Award winning Gene Krupa Tribute Show (National)
  • Lead Clinician for Hollywood Custom Vintage Drum Shows
  • Disneyland/Disney World performer
  • The Lawrence Welk Show- Syndication
  • Preformed with Lawrence Welk, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, Anita O’Day, Pearl Bailey, Ray
  • Brown, Leo Sayer and countless others.
  • Modern Drummer (Feature Articles)
  • Orange County Register News Paper (Feature Articles)
  • Playboy Jazz Festivals
  • Chicago Jazz Clubs
  • PBS specials including “Jazz Giants then and now” and “Jazz Legends”
  • Motivational Speaker
  • Inducted to the Jazz Legends Hall of Fame (2006)
  • Guest Solo appearance NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) (2008)
  • Inducted to the top 500 jazz drummers in the book called Sticks ‘n’ Skins by Jules Follett (2009).
  • Show and Script Writer, Producer and Director including: Place in Time, Gumbavavoom, The Director’s Cut, Backstage
  • Jam, The Veteran’s Day Extravaganza