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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 326-350 of 382 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick C2006 10-in. 6/13/1928 That’s a plenty Benny Goodman Clarinet solo, with piano and drum instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick C4035 10-in. 8/13/1929 After awhile Benny Goodman's Boys Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick C4036 10-in. 8/13/1929 Muskrat scramble Benny Goodman's Boys Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick C1652-C1653 10-in. 1/23/1928 A jazz holiday Benny Goodman's Boys Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick C1654-C1655 10-in. 1/23/1928 Wolverine blues Benny Goodman's Boys Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick B17766 10-in. 7/02/1935 I wished on the moon Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B17767 10-in. 7/02/1935 What a little moonlight can do Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B17768 10-in. 7/02/1935 Miss Brown to you Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B17769 10-in. 7/02/1935 A sunbonnet blue (and a yellow straw hat) Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B17914 10-in. 7/31/1935 I'm painting the town red Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B17915 10-in. 7/31/1935 It's too hot for words Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B20290 10-in. 11/19/1936 Pennies from heaven Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B20291 10-in. 11/19/1936 That's life I guess Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B20293 10-in. 11/19/1936 I can't give you anything but love (Baby) Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B20568 10-in. 1/25/1937 He ain't got rhythm Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B20569 10-in. 1/25/1937 This year's kisses Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B20570 10-in. 1/25/1937 Why was I born? Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B20571 10-in. 1/25/1937 I must have that man Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet  
Brunswick B22255 10-in. 1/06/1938 If dreams come true Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Decca 38866 10-in. 10/22/1934 Don't stop me if you've heard it before Johnnie Davis Orchestra instrumentalist, clarinet  
Decca 38867 10-in. 10/22/1934 Were you foolin'? Johnnie Davis Orchestra instrumentalist, clarinet  
Decca 38868 10/22/1934 A hundred to one it's you Johnnie Davis Orchestra instrumentalist, clarinet  
Decca 38869 10-in. 10/22/1934 Congratulate me Johnnie Davis Orchestra instrumentalist, clarinet  
Decca 38874 10-in. 10/23/1934 It had to be you Adrian Rollini Orchestra instrumentalist, clarinet  
Decca 38875 10-in. 10/23/1934 Sugar Adrian Rollini Orchestra instrumentalist, clarinet  
(Results 326-350 of 382 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Goodman, Benny," accessed May 4, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

Goodman, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 4, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

"Goodman, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384

External Sources

Wikipedia: Benny Goodman

Discogs: Benny Goodman

Allmusic: Benny Goodman

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RILM: Benny Goodman

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IMDb: Benny Goodman

Britannica: Benny Goodman

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81139256

Wikidata: Benny Goodman - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q46755

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/7573997

MusicBrainz: Benny Goodman - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/b09ae88f-4156-4caa-b129-1cacb5e1632e

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/83102

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