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 176-200 of 382 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-022414 | 10-in. | 4/8/1938 | It's the dreamer in me | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022415 | 10-in. | 4/8/1938 | Lullaby in rhythm | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, songwriter, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022416 | 10-in. | 4/8/1938 | I never knew | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022417 | 10-in. | 4/8/1938 | That feeling is gone | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022418 | 10-in. | 4/8/1938 | Feelin' high and happy | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022419 | 10-in. | 4/8/1938 | Sweet Sue, just you | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022487 | 10-in. | 4/22/1938 | I let a song go out of my heart | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022488 | 10-in. | 4/22/1938 | Why'd ya make me fall in love? | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022902 | 10-in. | 4/25/1938 | Quintet for clarinet and strings | Budapest String Quartet ; Benny Goodman | String quartet and clarinet | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022903 | 10-in. | 4/25/1938 | Quintet for clarinet and strings | Budapest String Quartet ; Benny Goodman | String quartet and clarinet | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022904 | 10-in. | 4/25/1938 | Quintet for clarinet and strings | Budapest String Quartet ; Benny Goodman | String quartet and clarinet | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022905 | 10-in. | 4/25/1938 | Quintet for clarinet and strings | Budapest String Quartet ; Benny Goodman | String quartet and clarinet | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022906 | 10-in. | 4/25/1938 | Quintet for clarinet and strings | Budapest String Quartet ; Benny Goodman | String quartet and clarinet | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-022907 | 10-in. | 4/25/1938 | Quintet for clarinet and strings | Budapest String Quartet ; Benny Goodman | String quartet and clarinet | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | CS-022908 | 12-in. | 4/25/1938 | Quintet for clarinet and strings | Budapest String Quartet ; Benny Goodman | String quartet and clarinet | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | CS-022909 | 12-in. | 4/25/1938 | Quintet for clarinet and strings | Budapest String Quartet ; Benny Goodman | String quartet and clarinet | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-023506 | 10-in. | 5/28/1938 | Don't wake up my heart | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-023507 | 10-in. | 5/28/1938 | I've been saving myself for you | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-023508 | 10-in. | 5/28/1938 | Big John special | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-023509 | 10-in. | 5/28/1938 | My melancholy baby | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-023510 | 10-in. | 5/28/1938 | Wrappin' it up | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-023511 | 10-in. | 5/28/1938 | What goes on here in my heart? | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-023517 | 10-in. | 5/31/1938 | A little kiss at twilight | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-023518 | 10-in. | 5/31/1938 | The flat foot floogee | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-024020 | 10-in. | 7/11/1938 | I've got a date with a dream | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Goodman, Benny," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.
Goodman, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.
"Goodman, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81139256
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