Benny Goodman

Benjamin David Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader, known as the "King of Swing". From 1935 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 continued performing until the end of his life while pursuing an interest in classical music.

Late Night - Benny Goodman - 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Alone Together - 2022-12-01T00:00:00.000000Z

In Concert - 2022-08-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Swing Swing Swing (Live) (Remastered) - 2022-08-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Absolutely The Best - 2022-03-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Benny Goodman Orchestra (Live at Stadthalle Freiburg, Germany, 10/15/1959) - 2022-01-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Benny Goodman Orchestra (Live at Stadthalle Freiburg, Germany, 10/15/1959) - 2022-01-07T00:00:00.000000Z

The Swing Band Project, Vol.4: Benny Goodman - The Bremen 1959 Concert and Brussels 1958 (2020 Remaster) - 2020-07-03T00:00:00.000000Z

The Swing Band Project, Vol.4: Benny Goodman - The Bremen 1959 Concert and Brussels 1958 (2020 Remaster) - 2020-07-03T00:00:00.000000Z

Live in Hamburg 1981 - 2020-06-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Small Groups: Class of '39 - 2019-12-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Collection of the Best Big Bands - Benny Goodman, Vol. 1 (Remastered) - 2018-02-04T00:00:00.000000Z

Collection of the Best Big Bands - Benny Goodman, Vol. 2 (Remastered) - 2018-02-04T00:00:00.000000Z

King of Swing, Vol. I: Jumpin'at the Woodside... and More Hits (Remastered) - 2017-07-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Mozart: Clarinet Concerto K. 622 & Clarinet Quintet, Op. 108, K. 581 - 2015-09-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Mozart: Clarinet Concerto K. 622 & Clarinet Quintet, Op. 108, K. 581 - 2015-09-01T00:00:00.000000Z

All that Jazz, Vol. 37: Benny Goodman on Air and on Stage, feat. Teddy Wilson (2015 Digital Remaster) - 2015-08-07T00:00:00.000000Z

All that Jazz, Vol. 37: Benny Goodman on Air and on Stage, feat. Teddy Wilson (2015 Digital Remaster) - 2015-08-07T00:00:00.000000Z

All That Jazz, Vol. 22: “From Jazz to Swing” – Benny Goodman, Vol. 1 (2014 Digital Remaster) - 2015-02-03T00:00:00.000000Z

All That Jazz, Vol. 22: “From Jazz to Swing” – Benny Goodman, Vol. 1 (2014 Digital Remaster) - 2015-02-03T00:00:00.000000Z

Stompin' - 2013-12-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Benny Goodman and His Rhythm Makers (1935) - 2011-05-03T00:00:00.000000Z

Benny Goodman and His Rhythm Makers, Vol. 2: Original 1935 Radio Transcriptions - 2011-05-03T00:00:00.000000Z

Benny Goodman and His Rhythm Makers (1935) - 2011-05-03T00:00:00.000000Z

Benny Goodman and His Rhythm Makers, Vol. 2: Original 1935 Radio Transcriptions - 2011-05-03T00:00:00.000000Z

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