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Benny Goodman

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Benny Goodman, born Benjamin David Goodman, (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American 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. "The twenty or so months I spent with… read more
Benny Goodman, born Benjamin David Goodman, (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American 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 ecce… read more
Benny Goodman, born Benjamin David Goodman, (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American 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 trademar… read more

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1 Play track The Essential Benny Goodman Sing, Sing, Sing
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 760 listeners
2 Play track The Best Of Benny Goodman Stompin' At the Savoy
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 548 listeners
3 Play track Benny Goodman Swings Again Where or When
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 453 listeners
4 Play track Gettin' Down To It Chicago
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 280 listeners
5 Play track The Essential Benny Goodman Let's Dance
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6 Play track The Best Of Benny Goodman Don't Be That Way
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7 All the Complete Recordings In a Sentimental Mood
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8 Best of Jazz (200 Essential Jazz Songs) Sing, Sing, Sing - Remastered
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9 Play track jivin' jams Sing Sing Sing
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 56 listeners
10 Play track All The Cats Join In All the Cats Join In
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  1. 114,252 listeners

    1934 · 40 tracks

    The Essential Benny Goodman
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  2. 107,711 listeners

    1968 · 11 tracks

    The Best Of Benny Goodman
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  3. 67,300 listeners

    Sep 1957 · 3 tracks

    Sometimes I'm Happy
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  4. 57,408 listeners

    1957 · 4 tracks

    Benny Goodman
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