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 226-250 of 382 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-030308 | 10-in. | 11/23/1938 | Farewell blues | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-030390 | 10-in. | 12/12/1938 | It had to be you | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-030391 | 10-in. | 12/23/1938 | Louise | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, clarinet, director | |
| Victor | BS-030701 | 10-in. | 12/15/1938 | Whispering | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-030702 | 10-in. | 12/15/1938 | Bach goes to town | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-030703 | 10-in. | 12/15/1938 | I'll always be in love with you | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-030704 | 10-in. | 12/15/1938 | Undecided | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-030760 | 10-in. | 12/23/1938 | We'll never know | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, clarinet, director | |
| Victor | BS-030761 | 10-in. | 12/23/1938 | Good for nuthin' but love | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-030774 | 10-in. | 12/29/1938 | Pick-a-rib | Benny Goodman Quintet | Jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, clarinet, director, composer | |
| Victor | BS-030775 | 10-in. | 12/29/1938 | Pick-a-rib | Benny Goodman Quintet | Jazz/dance quintet | director, instrumentalist, clarinet, composer | |
| Victor | BS-030776 | 10-in. | 12/29/1938 | I cried for you | Benny Goodman Quintet | Jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader | |
| Victor | BS-030777 | 10-in. | 12/29/1938 | I know that you know (And you know that I know) | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-031873 | 10-in. | 2/1/1939 | (Gotta get some) Shut-eye | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-031874 | 10-in. | 2/1/1939 | Cuckoo in the clock | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Johnny Mercer | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-031875 | 10-in. | 2/1/1939 | And the angels sing | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-031876 | 10-in. | 2/1/1939 | Sent for you yesterday and here you come today | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Johnny Mercer | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-033710 | 10-in. | 2/9/1939 | Estrellita | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-033711 | 10-in. | 2/9/1939 | A home in the clouds | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, composer, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-034649 | 10-in. | 5/4/1939 | Pick a rib | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer, director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-034650 | 10-in. | 5/4/1939 | You and your love | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-034651 | 10-in. | 5/4/1939 | Who'll buy my bublitchki? | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-034689 | 10-in. | 5/22/1939 | A home in the clouds | Hal Derwin ; Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-035708 | 10-in. | 4/6/1939 | Opus 3/4 | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | composer, instrumentalist, clarinet, director | |
| Victor | BS-035709 | 10-in. | 4/6/1939 | I've got an old fashioned love in my heart | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet, with female vocal solo | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Goodman, Benny," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.
Goodman, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.
"Goodman, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81139256
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MusicBrainz: Benny Goodman - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/b09ae88f-4156-4caa-b129-1cacb5e1632e
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