About
Benjamin David "Benny" Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader, known as the "King of Swing". In the mid-1930s, Benny Goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in America. His January 16, 1938 concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City is described by critic Bruce Eder as "the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history: jazz's 'coming out' party to the world of 'respectable' music. Goodman's bands launched the careers of many major names in jazz. During an era of segregation he also led one of the first well-known integrated jazz groups. Goodman continued to perform to nearly the end of his life, while exploring an interest in classical music.
Top Tracks
Let's Dance (Album Version)
The Essential Benny GoodmanYou Turned the Tables on Me
The Essential Benny GoodmanThese Foolish Things Remind Me of You
More Greatest HitsThis Can't Be Love
The Essential Benny GoodmanCan't Teach My Old Heart New Tricks
The Essential Benny GoodmanIf Dreams Come True (Remastered 2001)
King Of SwingThere's a Small Hotel
The Essential Benny GoodmanWe'll Meet Again
The Complete Recordings 1941-1947And the Angels Sing (Remastered)
The Centennial CollectionChristopher Columbus
Sing, Sing, Sing
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Discography
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra (1930-1931)
Album2010One Night Stands
Album2009Swing, Swing, Swing! - His 48 finest
Album2009Very Best of Benny Goodman
Album2008Classic Columbia and Okeh Benny Goodman Orchestra Sessions (1939–1958)
Album2008Benny Goodman & His Orchestra 1935 - 1939
Album2007The Chronological Classics: Benny Goodman and His Orchestra 1949-1951
Album2007Swingtime!
Album2007The Chronological Classics: Benny Goodman and His Orchestra 1951-1952
Album2007Let's Dance
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