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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...
How Long Has This Been Going On?Benny Goodman
Taking a Chance on LoveHelen Forrest, Benny Goodman and Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
Mean to MeBenny Goodman and Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
I'm a Ding Dong Daddy (From Dumas)Benny Goodman
Sing, Sing, SingDuke Ellington and Benny Goodman
Goodnight My Love (Vocal: Ella Fitzgerald)Benny Goodman
How Long Has This Been Going On?Benny Goodman
Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin
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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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Mean to MeBenny Goodman and Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
Benny goodman Plays World Favorites
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I'm a Ding Dong Daddy (From Dumas)Benny Goodman
Runnin' Wild
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Sing, Sing, SingDuke Ellington and Benny Goodman
The Benny Goodman Story, Vol.2
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Goodnight My Love (Vocal: Ella Fitzgerald)Benny Goodman
Big Band - The World’s Greatest Jazz Collection: Vol. 68
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