Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman

1909-05-30 | Chicago 1986-06-13 | New York 77 years old
JAZZ SWING BIG BAND
Benjamin David Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American clarinetist and bandleader, known as the "King of Swing".

From 1936 until the mid-1940s, Goodman led one of the most popular swing big bands in the United States. His concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on January 16, 1938, is described by critic Bruce Eder as "the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history: jazz's 'coming out' party to the world of 'respectable' music."

Goodman's bands started the careers of many jazz musicians. During an era of racial segregation, he led one of the first integrated jazz groups, his trio and quartet. He continued performing up until the end of his life while also pursuing an interest in classical music.

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Ben Pollack & His Orchestra | Ben Pollack & His Orchestra | The Benny Goodman Quartet | Rhythm Makers Orchestra | Hollywood Hucksters | Bill Dodge and His All-Star Orchestra | Gene Krupa’s Swing Band | Benny Goodman Big Band | Benny Goodman and His Boys | The Benny Goodman Sextet | The Benny Goodman Septet | The Benny Goodman Trio | Teddy Wilson And His Orchestra | Benny Goodman And His Orchestra | Buck and His Band | Lee Morse and Her Blue Grass Boys | Adrian Rollini and His Orchestra | Benny Goodman Quintet | The V‐Disc All Stars | Benny Goodman & His Music Hall Orchestra | Benny Goodman Big Band | Gene Krupa’s Swing Band | Lee Morse and Her Blue Grass Boys | Muggsy Spanier & His Orchestra | Rhythm Makers Orchestra | The Peter King Quartet | The V‐Disc All Stars | The Benny Goodman Trio | The Benny Goodman Quartet
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BENJAMIN DAVID GOODMAN
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