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Benny Goodman
One of the most popular and influential bandleaders in America, Benny Goodman
was not merely a brilliant clarinetist, he was a jazz legend widely credited as
"the king of swing". Born in Chicago - the ninth of 12 children born to Jewish
immigrants who met in America - his Polish father, a tailor, and his mother, a
Lithuanian, were poor and struggled to bring up their family. At ten Goodman was
given music lessons at the local synagogue and he became heavily influenced by
New Orleans jazz clarinetists he saw in Chicago clubs. At 16 he joined his first
band, the Ben Pollack Orchest...
Taking a Chance on LoveHelen Forrest, Benny Goodman and Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
The Voice Of The Name Bands/Crazy In Love
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Why Don't You Do Right?Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman & His Orchestra and Benny Goodman Orchestra
Undercurrent Blues
3:12
Basin Street BluesBenny Goodman and The Charleston Chasers
For the Fletcher Henderson Fund
3:11
Mean to MeBenny Goodman and Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
Benny goodman Plays World Favorites
2:53
Sing, Sing, SingDuke Ellington and Benny Goodman
The Benny Goodman Story, Vol.2
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Dear Old SouthlandBenny Goodman
The Benny Goodman Sessions
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