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Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman was a jazz clarinetist who became famous during America's big band era. While his songs have subsequently become standards in swing music, Benny Goodman's cultural influence may be more important historically than his music, as he popularized the first racially integrated band in America. Please post all questions regarding the "King of Swing" into this category.

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Who played with Benny Goodman 1939 Carnegie Hall?

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The Carnegie Hall concert took place in 1938 (January 16), not 1939. Personnel included:

The Goodman Band:

Chris Griffin, Ziggy Elman, Harry James, trumpets

Red Ballard, Vernon Brown, trombones

George Koenig, Art Rollini, Babe Russin, Hymie Schertzer, reed instruments

Jess Stacy, piano

Teddy Wilson, piano (BG trio and quartet only)

Lionel Hampton, vibraphone (BG quartet only)

Allan Reuss, guitar

Harry Goodman, bass

Gene Krupa, drums

Martha Tilton, vocal

Guest Stars:

Count Basie, piano

Harry Carney, baritone saxophone

Buck Clayton, trumpet

Freddie Green, guitar

Bobby Hackett, cornet

Johnny Hodges, soprano[2] and alto saxophones

Walter Page, bass

Lester Young, tenor saxophone

Where can you find the value of old vinyl records?

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Any of the following websites may be able to provide the value of your album: www.neatstuff.net/records/Records.html

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What era is the song Sing Sing Sing by Benny Goodman?

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Benny Goodman recorded "Sing Sing Sing" in the year 1937.

What made big band so popular?

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Big bands were how people entertained themselves before T.V. They went out and danced to their music.

What is the value of very old Moms Mabley 33' vinyl records?

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The value of old Moms Mabley 33 1/3 RPM records in excellent condition will depend on who is buying them. A collector of this type of record might pay $10 or more per album. The price of vintage items usually depends on what a buyer is willing to pay.

Was jack searle a singer with the benny goodman band?

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According to Jack, yes. I met Jack in the early 80s in Illinois and had him in for a concert. An absolutely amazing gentleman and singer. It was during the several days we spent together and visited about his past that he mentioned he had sung with the Benny Goodman band.

Where did benny goodman grow up?

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Born to Russian immigrants, Benny Goodman was born on May 30, 1909 and raised in Chicago, Illinois. When he was sixteen, Benny was hired by the Ben Pollack Band and moved to Los Angeles, California. Benny lived in Los Angeles until he moved to New York City at the age of twenty.

Benny Goodman how did he die?

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Benny Goodman (1909-1986) was 77 when he died.

Where did Benny Goodman go to school?

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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.

How many clarinets did Benny Goodman have?

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Goodman is most identified with Selmer. In the 30's he's known to have played a Selmer Paris K series and in the 50's a Selmer Paris Centered Tone. If he's like most musicians, though, he probably had a closet full of instruments.

Did Billie Holiday have an affair with Benny Goodman?

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It is said that Tallulah and Billie went around with each other and may have spent some nights together, but there are no sources to deny or conform this.

How many songs did benny goodman band write?

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Benny Goodman made 21 songs no I'm just kidding. Ask yourself did you ever really want this question answered?

What band did benny goodman lead as a sideman?

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Most dance bands were simply named for their leader, so it was Benny Goodman and His Orchestra or the Benny Goodman band.

Was benny goodman married?

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Alice Hammond Duckworth, in March of 1942.

They had two children:

* Rachel Goodman (Edelson) an English teacher * Benjie Goodman (Lasseau) a performing artist

Was benny goodman good at the clarinet?

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When Goodman's father took him and two of his brothers (Harry and Freddy) to the Kehelah Jacob Synagogue, Benny was given the clarinet because he was the smallest. He really didn't have a choice in the matter, but he seemed very good at it. Because of his ability to think in cascades of notes, his style fit perfectly with the instrument he was given.

What is the value of Benny Goodmans autograph?

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There is a company called; Miran Arts & Books, in Columbus, OH that can give you a fair market retail value on the autograph. Their phone # is: (614) 818-3222 , the address:
(Ivan Gilbert)
Miran Arts & Books
2824 Elm Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209.

Which instrument is Benny Goodman associated?

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Jack Benny is supposed to play the violin on his show

What are famous pieces of music for Benny Goodman?

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Benny Goodman developed an interest in classical muisc and recoded the Mozart Clarinet Concerto and Clarinet Quintet. He also commissioned Bela Bartok to write "Contrasts", for clarinet, violin and piano which he premièred with the composer and the violinist Joseph Szigeti. However, this question doesn't really make sense. It is important to read over things after you have written to check that they express clearly what you mean. Names of people and places, etc. should begin with a capital letter.

Benny Goodman was sometimes called king of?

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Benny Goodman was known as the "king of swing."

What is the Value of old Bob Wills records?

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Many of the records are valued in price close to $20 each. The exact amount will vary depending upon the condition and how it is displayed.

Who was Benny Goodman inspired by?

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his family