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 (Results 126-150 of 382 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | PCS-09572 | 12-in. | 7/6/1937 | Sing, sing, sing | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09576 | 10-in. | 7/7/1937 | Roll 'em | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09577 | 10-in. | 7/7/1937 | When it's sleepy time down South | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09578 | 10-in. | 7/7/1937 | Afraid to dream | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Betty Van | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09579 | 10-in. | 7/7/1937 | Changes | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09627 | 10-in. | 7/30/1937 | Avalon | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09628 | 10-in. | 7/30/1937 | Handful of keys | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09632 | 10-in. | 7/30/1937 | The man I love | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09633 | 10-in. | 8/2/1937 | Smiles | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09634 | 10-in. | 8/2/1937 | Liza | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09688 | 10-in. | 9/6/1937 | Bob White | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09689 | 10-in. | 9/6/1937 | Sugarfoot stomp | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09690 | 10-in. | 9/6/1937 | I can't give you anything but love, baby | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | PBS-09691 | 10-in. | 9/6/1937 | Minnie the Moocher's weddin' day | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-015535 | 10-in. | 10/22/1937 | Let that be a lesson to you | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-015536 | 10-in. | 10/22/1937 | Can't teach my old heart new tricks | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-015537 | 10-in. | 10/22/1937 | I've hitched my wagon to a star | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-015538 | 10-in. | 10/22/1937 | The pop corn man | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-015575 | 10-in. | 10/29/1937 | Where or when | Benny Goodman Trio | Jazz/dance trio | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-015576 | 10-in. | 10/29/1937 | Silhouetted in the moonlight | Benny Goodman Trio ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance trio, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-015577 | 10-in. | 10/29/1937 | Vieni, vieni | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-017039 | 10-in. | 11/12/1937 | You took the words right out of my mouth | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-017040 | 10-in. | 11/12/1937 | Mama, that moon is here again | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-017041 | 10-in. | 11/12/1937 | Loch Lomond | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-017042 | 10-in. | 11/12/1937 | Camel hop | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Goodman, Benny," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.
Goodman, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.
"Goodman, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81139256
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