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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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 201-225 of 382 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-024021 10-in. 7/11/1938 Could you pass in love? Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-024472 10-in. 8/8/1938 You got me Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-024473 10-in. 8/8/1938 Blue interlude Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-024493 10-in. 8/12/1938 When I go a dreamin' Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-025466 10-in. 9/12/1938 You're a sweet little headache Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-025467 10-in. 9/12/1938 I have eyes Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-025468 10-in. 9/12/1938 You're lovely, madame Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-025475 10-in. 9/14/1938 I had to do it Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-025476 10-in. 9/14/1938 Margie Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-025477 10-in. 9/14/1938 What have you got that gets me? Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-025478 10-in. 9/14/1938 Russian lullaby Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-025798 10-in. 10/13/1938 Is that the way to treat a sweetheart? Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-025799 10-in. 10/13/1938 Bumble bee stomp Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-025876 10-in. 10/12/1938 Opus 1/2 Benny Goodman Quartet Jazz/dance quartet instrumentalist, clarinet, composer, director  
Victor BS-025877 10-in. 10/12/1938 I must have that man Benny Goodman Trio Jazz/dance trio instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-025878 10-in. 10/12/1938 Sweet Georgia Brown Benny Goodman Quartet Jazz/dance quartet instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-025879 10-in. 10/12/1938 S' wonderful Benny Goodman Quartet Jazz/dance quartet instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-025900 10-in. 10/13/1938 Ciribiribin Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-025901 10-in. 10/13/1938 This can't be love Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-028942 10-in. 11/10/1938 Sing for your supper Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-028943 10-in. 11/10/1938 Topsy Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-028944 10-in. 11/10/1938 Smoke house rhythm Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-028997 10-in. 11/23/1938 I must see Annie tonight Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-028998 10-in. 11/23/1938 Kind'a lonesome Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-028999 10-in. 11/23/1938 My honey's lovin' arms Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
(Results 201-225 of 382 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Goodman, Benny," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

Goodman, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

"Goodman, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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

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