This week, we explore the music of the king of swing himself, mr. Benjamin david goodman may 30, 1909 june, 1986 was an american and bandleader known as the king of swing. King of swing, an album by benny goodman on spotify. A very comprehensive 20cd set that charts benny goodmans studio recordings from the earliest sessions under his own name in 1928 to the boppish band he led in 1949 with wardell grey among the saxes. Choose from benny goodman sheet music for such popular songs as thanks for the memory, how high the moon, and stars fell on alabama. Tonight, the jlco celebrates a single landmark performance. Heres a record offer for benny goodman the king of swing featuring the man himself. While there arent any surprises here, the disc contains wellknown hits such as the. These were the years when benny goodman became the king of swing. So, the anxiety level was high as that show was going to decide the fate of the musicians. His concert at carnegie hall in new york city on january 16, 1938 is described by critic bruce eder as the single most important jazz or.
June 14, 1986 obituary benny goodman, king of swing, is dead by john s. King of the swing en hommage a benny goodman musique composee et dirigee par alain armel le 3 novembre 2011 a 16. Two nights before, the young band and its leader, benjamin benny goodman, had played to a soldout crowd in oaklands mcfadden ballroom. Benny goodman and his orchestra classic mood experience. Paul murtha youtube battle of swing benny goodman vs glenn miller hosted by john packer ltd. It appears that the goodman band started work on the film on approximately july 8. Benny goodman the king of swing benny goodman, arr. Benny goodman the king of swing benjamin benny david goodman was born on may 30, 1909 in chicago, illinois to david goodman and dora grisinsky goodman, jewish immigrants, who left russia to escape antisemitism.
King of swing youtube battle of swing benny goodman vs glenn miller hosted by john packer ltd. Known as the king of swing born on may 30, 1909 in chicago, illinois, usa died on june, 1986 in new york city, new york, usa of a cardiac arrest. Moonglow and sing, sing, sing, this energetic and wellscored medley pays a fitting tribute to the king of swing. In the bay area, goodman continue reading benny goodman. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Benny goodman the king of swing record offer, 1980. The complete yale music archives benny goodman songs. Benny goodman the king of swing complete 193738 jazz. By 1938, clarinetist benny goodman was already known as the king of swing the leader of the most popular dance band in america at a time. The goodman band was back in hollywood in the summer of 1937 to make another movie, hollywood hotel, for warner brothers.
Benny goodman, the king of swing whose clarinet led a generation of music fans into the big band era in the 1930s, died yesterday afternoon at his manhattan apartment, apparently of a heart attack. Benny goodman king of swing, arranged by paul murtha. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Monday monday is the benny goodman sextet, bluesette is the benny goodman. Jazz and swing musician benny goodman performs a variety of classics in this exclusive concert recording. Sep 03, 2008 mix sing, sing, sing by benny goodman youtube. Check out king of swing by benny goodman on amazon music.
Benny goodman sing sing sing with a swing on vimeo. On this allaround excellent cd, benny goodman performs a dozen selections mostly fletcher henderson arrangements with a big band filled with sympathetic players in 1954 and eight other numbers with a pair of smaller units that also feature pianist mel powell and either charlie shavers or ruby braff on trumpets. Benny goodman king of swing with the jlco jazz at lincoln center live. Listen to your favorite songs from king of swing by benny goodman now. Benny goodman king of swing by benny goodman music. May 09, 2017 so, the anxiety level was high as that show was going to decide the fate of the musicians. The new swing music had the kids dancing when, on august 19th, 1935, bennys band played mcfaddens ball read more benny goodman led his first band in 1934 and began a fewmonth stint at billy roses music hall, playing fletcher hendersons arrangements along with key band members bunny beriga. Benny goodmans legendary 1938 debut at carnegie hall. Apart from most of the carnegie hall concerts of 1938 and 1939, all the tracks are taken from studio sessions airshots have not been included. King of swing by benny goodman on amazon music unlimited. Benny goodman takes jazz from the nightclubs to the concert.
Known as the king of swing, goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in america in the 1930s and helped introduce the world to jazz. Paul murtha woj thomas lamp youtube sing sing sing remastered duration. Jan 14, 2018 benny goodman, the king of swing presented his landmark debut concert at carnegie hall in 1938. Aug 03, 20 benny goodman the king of swing benjamin benny david goodman was born on may 30, 1909 in chicago, illinois to david goodman and dora grisinsky goodman, jewish immigrants, who left russia to escape antisemitism.
Jul 29, 2014 on this allaround excellent cd, benny goodman performs a dozen selections mostly fletcher henderson arrangements with a big band filled with sympathetic players in 1954 and eight other numbers with a pair of smaller units that also feature pianist mel powell and either charlie shavers or ruby braff on trumpets. The music of benny goodman was the driving force in launching the swing era in the mid1930s. This is a rare 1981 interview with benny goodman, benny talks about his life in music. Forever the king of swing born 100 years ago saturday, clarinetist benny goodman made jazz a listening concern for folks who thought it. Oct 14, 2015 heres a record offer for benny goodman the king of swing featuring the man himself. Le jazz sexprime par des sentiments et les passions. Benny goodman milestones of the king of swing 2016, cd. March 19, 2011 at the stanly county agri civic center, albemarle, north carolina. A very comprehensive 20cd set that charts benny goodman s studio recordings from the earliest sessions under his own name in 1928 to the boppish band he led in 1949 with wardell grey among the saxes. The jazz at lincoln center orchestra with wynton marsalis often honors the iconic artists, albums, movements, and events that left distinctive marks on the jazz continuum. However, little did they knew that the show was going to earn their leader, a.
Bolero gustavo dudamel conducts the wiener philharmoniker at lucerne festival 2010 duration. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing benny goodman king of swing 19091996 near you. Goodmans orchestra created the definitive sound of the big band era, with a snappy rhythm section, and his. In the mid1930s, benny goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in america. Benny goodman, the king of swing presented his landmark debut concert at carnegie hall in 1938. Benny goodman learned to play clarinet at age of 10. Watch a short video about benny goodman and how he grew his talent to become the king of swing music. Goodman was the ninth child among his 12 jewish brothers and sisters. Benny goodman, born benjamin david goodman, may 30, 1909 june, 1986 was an american jazz musician, known as king of swing, patriarch of the clarinet, the professor, and swings senior statesman. Benny goodmans the king of swing is part of rcas midline series bluebirds best. Benjamin david benny goodman may 30, 1909 june, 1986 was an american jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader, known as the king of swing.