Apr262024

Benny Goodman

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. Read more on Last.fm

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# Title Plays
1Sing, Sing, Sing
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2Stompin' At the Savoy
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3Let's Dance
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4King Porter Stomp
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5Don't Be That Way
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6Where or When
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7Sing Sing Sing
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8Bugle Call Rag
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9One O'Clock Jump
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10Chicago
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