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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.
Apr 2, 2014 · 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....
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.
Benjamin David Goodman was born on May 30, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the ninth child of immigrants David Goodman and Dora Grisinsky Goodman, who left Russia to escape anti-Semitism. Benny’s mother never learned to speak English.
About Benny Goodman. Benny Goodman, born on May 30, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, was an American musician. Often referred to as the King of Swing, he is best remembered as one of the greatest clarinetists of all time, reaching the height of his popularity in the 1930s when swing was most popular.
Dec 8, 2020 · 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...
Dec 29, 2000 · About Benny Goodman. December 29, 2000. Benny Goodman, New York City, 1946. Photo: The Library of Congress. His passion was music and his big band sound quickened the pulse of a generation...
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