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Benny Goodman

Jazz
Classical music
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One of the most popular and influential bandleaders in America, Benny Goodman was not merely a brilliant clarinetist, he was a jazz legend widely credited as "the king of swing". Born in Chicago - the ninth of 12 children born to Jewish immigrants who met in America - his Polish father, a tailor, and his mother, a Lithuanian, were poor and struggled to bring up their family. At ten Goodman was given music lessons at the local synagogue and he became heavily influenced by New Orleans jazz clarinetists he saw in Chicago clubs. At 16 he joined his first band, the Ben Pollack Orchest...
Songs
Taking a Chance on Love
Taking a Chance on LoveHelen Forrest, Benny Goodman and Benny Goodman & His Orchestra

The Voice Of The Name Bands/Crazy In Love

3:07

How Long Has This Been Going On?
How Long Has This Been Going On?Benny Goodman

Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin

3:17

Mean to Me
Mean to MeBenny Goodman and Benny Goodman & His Orchestra

Benny goodman Plays World Favorites

2:53

Whispering
WhisperingBenny Goodman

Benny Rides Again

3:23

I Thought About You
I Thought About YouBenny Goodman, Mildred Bailey and Benny Goodman & His Orchestra

The Essential Benny Goodman

Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)
Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee

Benny Goodman With Peggy Lee

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