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Benjamin David „Benny“ Goodman (* 30. Mai 1909 in Chicago, Illinois; † 13. Juni 1986 in New York City, New York [1]) war ein amerikanischer Jazzmusiker ( Klarinettist) und Bandleader. Vor allem in den 1930er Jahren feierte er mit seiner Big Band große Erfolge und gilt als einer der populärsten Protagonisten des Swing .
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.
Vor 4 Tagen · Benny Goodman was an American jazz musician, bandleader, and renowned 20th-century clarinet virtuoso. Dubbed the ‘King of Swing,’ Goodman was also a complex personality whose relentless pursuit of perfection was reflected in his approach to music. Learn more about Goodman in this article.
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2. Apr. 2014 · Benny Goodman was a clarinetist and bandleader responsible for multiple hit singles as a band leader before World War II. Goodman left school at 14 to join the American Federation of...
Seine Strenge machte ihn zu einem gefürchteten Bandleader – was der Klarinettist Rolf Kühn bestätigen kann, der in den 50ern nach Amerika ging, zwei Jahre lang als Solist für Benny Goodman spielte und sogar für ihn als Bandleader einsprang, wenn er selbst verhindert war. „Er hatte einen ganz starren Blick, wenn er probte“, erzählt Kühn.
Biography Early Life Benjamin David Goodman was born on May 30, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the ninth child of immigrants David Goodman and Dora Grisinsky Goodman, who left Russia to escape anti-Semitism. Benny’s mother never learned to speak English. His father worked for a tailor to support his large family, which eventually grew […]
Hear the virtuosity, irresistible swing, and versatility of clarinetist-bandleader Benny Goodman. He debuted at Carnegie Hall in 1938 and returned more than two dozen times. This playlist includes selections from the 1938 concert and other Goodman classics. Benny Goodman is a Carnegie Hall icon—listen to hear why. Listen on Apple Music and Spotify.
