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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Benny_GoodmanBenny Goodman - Wikipedia

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   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.

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3. www.biography.com › musicians › benny-goodmanBenny Goodman - Songs, Carnegie Hall & Career - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Benny Goodman, the "King of Swing" who led one of the first integrated jazz bands and played Carnegie Hall. Discover his early life, musical career, hits, films and legacy.

4. bennygoodman.com › biographyBiography - Benny Goodman

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   Learn about the life and career of Benny Goodman, the clarinetist who led the most popular big band in the Swing Era. Discover how he became a musical icon, a racial pioneer, and a classical performer.

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6. www.britannica.com › biography › Benny-GoodmanBenny Goodman | Biography, Songs, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 24, 2024 · Benny Goodman was an American jazz musician, bandleader, and renowned 20th-century clarinet virtuoso. Dubbed the ‘King of Swing,’ Goodman was also a complex personality whose relentless pursuit of perfection was reflected in his approach to music. Learn more about Goodman in this article.

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   Hear the greatest hits of the King of Swing, BENNY GOODMAN in this OFFICIAL playlist. Spread the classic jazz, and don't forget to share this playlist! Sub...

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     Benny Goodman - Dinah (1936)

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     Benny Goodman - Nobody's Sweetheart (1936)

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     Benny Goodman - the Blue Room (1938)

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     Benny Goodman - Thanks for the Memory (1937)

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     Benny Goodman - I Cant Give You Anything But Love, Baby (1937)

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     Benny Goodman - After You've Gone (1935)

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   Did Benny Goodman still play the clarinet?

   • With the rise in popularity of beebop, came the virtual eclipse of big band and swing. Though no longer in as great demand, Benny Goodman continued to play the clarinet, forming and fronting big bands.

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   Who was Benny Goodman?

   • Benny Goodman was a clarinetist and bandleader responsible for multiple hit singles as a band leader before World War II. Goodman left school at 14 to join the American Federation of Musicians. He reached the height of his popularity in the 1930s, when swing was most popular, creating many hits and being the first jazz band to play Carnegie Hall.

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   How did Benny Goodman die?

   • Goodman died of heart failure on June 13, 1986 in New York City. Music history changed the day Benny Goodman was approached by his publicist, Wynn Nathanson, about performing in Carnegie Hall. Fearful that classical audiences would not accept the exciting and different genre that is jazz, Benny was hesitant and nervous.

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   Who played Benny Goodman in a song is born?

   • Goodman also starred in the 1948 musical comedy A Song Is Born with Danny Kaye and Virginia Mayo, which featured other music greats Louis Armstrong and Tommy Dorsey among others. He also later recorded the soundtrack for the film about his life, The Benny Goodman Story (1955), which starred comedian Steve Allen as Goodman.

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   Learn about the life and legacy of Benny Goodman, one of the greatest clarinetists of all time and the leader of the famous Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert. Explore his discography, historic photos, and quotes.

10. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersBenny Goodman | About Benny Goodman | American Masters | PBS

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    Dec 29, 2000 · Learn about the life and career of Benny Goodman, the clarinetist who led the most popular big band in the 1930s and 1940s. Discover how he broke the color barrier in jazz, played Carnegie Hall, and influenced generations of musicians.