Benny Goodman

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Benny Goodman

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. His concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on January 16, 1938, 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 started the careers of many jazz musicians. During an era of racial segregation, he led one of the first integrated jazz groups, his trio and quartet. He performed nearly to the end of his life while exploring an interest in classical music.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 30, 1909 (Chicago), Died June 13, 1986 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet, director, leader, composer, songwriter, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, arranger, saxophone, vocalist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 326-350 of 382 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	C2006	10-in.	6/13/1928	That’s a plenty	Benny Goodman	Clarinet solo, with piano and drum	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	C4035	10-in.	8/13/1929	After awhile	Benny Goodman's Boys	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	C4036	10-in.	8/13/1929	Muskrat scramble	Benny Goodman's Boys	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	C1652-C1653	10-in.	1/23/1928	A jazz holiday	Benny Goodman's Boys	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	C1654-C1655	10-in.	1/23/1928	Wolverine blues	Benny Goodman's Boys	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	B17766	10-in.	7/02/1935	I wished on the moon	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B17767	10-in.	7/02/1935	What a little moonlight can do	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B17768	10-in.	7/02/1935	Miss Brown to you	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B17769	10-in.	7/02/1935	A sunbonnet blue (and a yellow straw hat)	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B17914	10-in.	7/31/1935	I'm painting the town red	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B17915	10-in.	7/31/1935	It's too hot for words	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B20290	10-in.	11/19/1936	Pennies from heaven	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B20291	10-in.	11/19/1936	That's life I guess	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B20293	10-in.	11/19/1936	I can't give you anything but love (Baby)	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B20568	10-in.	1/25/1937	He ain't got rhythm	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B20569	10-in.	1/25/1937	This year's kisses	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B20570	10-in.	1/25/1937	Why was I born?	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B20571	10-in.	1/25/1937	I must have that man	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Brunswick	B22255	10-in.	1/06/1938	If dreams come true	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Decca	38866	10-in.	10/22/1934	Don't stop me if you've heard it before	Johnnie Davis Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	38867	10-in.	10/22/1934	Were you foolin'?	Johnnie Davis Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	38868		10/22/1934	A hundred to one it's you	Johnnie Davis Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	38869	10-in.	10/22/1934	Congratulate me	Johnnie Davis Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	38874	10-in.	10/23/1934	It had to be you	Adrian Rollini Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	38875	10-in.	10/23/1934	Sugar	Adrian Rollini Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet

(Results 326-350 of 382 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Goodman, Benny," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

Goodman, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

"Goodman, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.