Benny Goodman

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 376-382 of 382 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	89035		August 1955	Sometimes I'm happy-2	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	89036		August 1955	Shine-10	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	89037		August 1955	Sing sing sing-10	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	90460	10-in.	11/19/1935	The last round-up	Gene Krupa and his Chicagoans	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	90461	10-in.	11/19/1935	Jazz me blues	Gene Krupa and his Chicagoans	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	90462	10-in.	11/19/1935	Three little words	Gene Krupa and his Chicagoans	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	90463	10-in.	11/19/1935	Blues of Israel	Gene Krupa and his Chicagoans	instrumentalist, clarinet

(Results 376-382 of 382 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Goodman, Benny," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

Goodman, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

"Goodman, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.