Goodman did not have a lot of formal education. Most of his studies were purely musical, starting with Clarinet lessons at his synagogue and moving on to further work at Chicago's Hull House where he was tutored by a member of the Chicago Symphony.
As a young teenager he started touring and at the age of just 16 he joined the Ben Pollack band, famous as an "incubator" of musicians who would later become some of the top performers in jazz. So in effect the music world was Benny's school.
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman (1909-1986) was 77 when he died.
Benny Goodman Today was created in 1970.
Benny Goodman was known as the "king of swing."
Benny Goodman.
Benny Goodman did go to school but dropped out at the age of 13
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman died from heart failure!
Benny Goodman was born on May 30, 1909.
Benny Goodman (1909-1986) was 77 when he died.
Benny Goodman was born on May 30, 1909.
The Great Benny Goodman was created in 1956.
Benny Goodman in Moscow was created in 1962.
Benny Goodman Today was created in 1970.
Benny Goodman was known as the "king of swing."
The duration of The Benny Goodman Story is 1.93 hours.
The Benny Goodman Treasure Chest was created in 1959.