Benjamin David'' Goodman'' -May 30, 1909 Chicago,Illinois -June 13,1986 New York -And His Orchestra - Live Brussels 1958( Brussels Blues) Jimmy Rushing.

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Benny Goodman, born Benjamin David Goodman, (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz musician, known as King of Swing, Patriarch of the Clarinet, The Professor, and Swing's Senior Statesman. Goodman was regarded by some as a demanding taskmaster, by others an arrogant and eccentric martinet. Many musicians spoke of The Ray, Goodman's trademark glare that he bestowed on a musician who failed to perform to his demanding standards. Anita O'Day and Helen Forrest spoke bitterly of their experiences singing with Goodman. Benny Goodman and His Orchestra. View all similar artists.

Baritone Saxophone – Harry Goodman. Clarinet – Benny Goodman. Compiled By – Gianni Tollara. Design, Cover – Umberto Lega. Drums – Buddy Schutz (tracks: B2 to B5), Dave Tough (tracks: A4 to A6), Gene Krupa (tracks: A1 to A3), Lionel Hampton (tracks: B1). Guitar – Allan Reuss (tracks: A1 to A3), Ben Heller (tracks: A4 to B5). Piano – Jess Stacy. Tenor Saxophone – Art Rollini, Bud Freeman (tracks: A4 to B1), Jerry Jerome (tracks: B2 to B5), Vido Musso (tracks: A1 to A3).

Although Benny Goodman came to fame as leader of a big swinging orchestra, from nearly the beginning he always allocated some time to playing with smaller groups. On July 13, 1935, the Benny Goodman Trio debuted (featuring drummer Gene Krupa and pianist Teddy Wilson) and 13 months later vibraphonist Lionel Hampton made the unit a quartet. The first interracial group to appear regularly in public, this outlet gave BG an opportunity to stretch out and interact with his peers

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The Benny Goodman Story is a biographical film starring Steve Allen and Donna Reed, directed by Valentine Davies and released by nal in 1956. The film is based on the life of famed clarinetist Benny Goodman, who recorded most of the clarinet solos used in the film. The film captures several major moments in Goodman's life but it has been described as less than accurate in details.

Features Song Lyrics for Benny Goodman's Best Of Benny Goodman, Vol. 1 album. In a Sentimental Mood Lyrics. Benny Goodman Lyrics provided by SongLyrics. Lyricapsule: The Surfaris Drop ‘Wipe Out’; June 22, 1963. RIFF’d: Nas’ ‘Nasir’. Lyricapsule: The Byrds Drop ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’; June 21, 1965.