The famous Carnegie Hall concert took place on January 16, 1938, not 1939.
Benny Goodman's arranger for "Blue Orchids" in 1939 was the talented composer and arranger, Mel Powell. Powell was known for his innovative arrangements and played a significant role in shaping the sound of Goodman's orchestra during that era. His work contributed to the distinctive style that helped define the swing music of the time.
Benny Lautrup was born in 1939.
The Carnegie Hall concert took place in 1938 (January 16), not 1939. Personnel included:The Goodman Band:Chris Griffin, Ziggy Elman, Harry James, trumpetsRed Ballard, Vernon Brown, trombonesGeorge Koenig, Art Rollini, Babe Russin, Hymie Schertzer, reed instrumentsJess Stacy, pianoTeddy Wilson, piano (BG trio and quartet only)Lionel Hampton, vibraphone (BG quartet only)Allan Reuss, guitarHarry Goodman, bassGene Krupa, drumsMartha Tilton, vocalGuest Stars:Count Basie, pianoHarry Carney, baritone saxophoneBuck Clayton, trumpetFreddie Green, guitarBobby Hackett, cornetJohnny Hodges, soprano[2] and alto saxophonesWalter Page, bassLester Young, tenor saxophone
Carolyn Goodman was born on March 25, 1939
Benny Yorke was born in 1939, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Oscar Goodman was born on June 26, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Harpos Concert Theatre was created in 1939.
Berta Gersten has: Performed in "Yiskor" in 1933. Performed in "A Brivele der mamen" in 1938. Played Mirele Efros in "Mirele Efros" in 1939. Played Pese Dubrovner, his wife in "God, Man and Devil" in 1950. Performed in "Playhouse 90" in 1956. Played Mama Goodman in "The Benny Goodman Story" in 1956. Played Mom Davis in "Brenner" in 1959.
James played with Ben Pollack, then became famous with Benny Goodman before starting his own band in 1939. His connection with Tommy Dorsey was that his was the first name band to feature a young singer named Frank Sinatra, who was soon hired away by Tommy. And the rest, as they say, was history.
She performed at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.
The 3rd of September 1939 was the day World War II started.
"Harlem Nocturne" was originally recorded by the American jazz saxophonist Earle Hagen in 1939. The piece gained popularity through various interpretations, especially by the bandleader and clarinetist, Benny Goodman. It has since become a jazz standard, covered by many artists over the years. The haunting melody is often associated with the noir genre in film and television.