The king of swing benny goodman in moscows red square during his state sponsored tour in june, 1962. Benny goodmans the king of swing is part of rcas midline series bluebirds best. Benny was the king of swing, over the years he played with the greatest figures in jazz. Check out king of swing by benny goodman on amazon music. Goodman died of heart failure on june, 1986 in new york city. 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. The king of swing can be heard with jazz stars such as gene krupa, teddy wilson, fletcher henderson and charlie christian. The film footage in the benny goodman papers shows how the trailblazing musician fits into the larger framework of u. Louis armstrong the decca singles 194958 the syncopated times. It is unfortunately only available as a download although hopefully. Benny goodman was the first celebrated bandleader of the swing era, dubbed the. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. On 16 january 1938 the band played a concert at carnegie hall, sealing its success and goodmans reputation as the king of swing.
This is a solid collection of original hits goodman recorded for bluebird in the mid to late 30s. Benjamin david goodman may 30, 1909 june, 1986 was an american jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the king of swing. 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. He was most known for his contributions to the bebop and cool jazz crazes of the 1940s. Benny goodman the king of swing benny goodman, arr. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. He first played in dance bands and eventually organized his own band, which became so popular that he was known as the king of swing. Jun 24, 2002 the king of swing gives an excellent overview of the many arrangers goodman used during his bands classic years, giving them a distinctive and polished sound. Goodman was the ninth child among his 12 jewish brothers and sisters. Benny goodman big band charts a range of big band arrangements made famous by benny goodman and his orchestra. Andre previn was a musician that i first heard on an album of benny goodmans called happy session. March 19, 2011 at the stanly county agri civic center, albemarle, north carolina. Goodman had an especially successful date at the paramount theatre in new york, beginning on 3 march 1937, and his records continued to sell very well. The combination of goodmans exceptional clarinet skills, fletcher hendersons arrangements, and a great band, earned goodman the title king of swing.
He also began to round up other musicians to play genuine jazz, they were hired by billy rose to play for a new nightclub, while playing they were approached by a. Moonglow and sing, sing, sing, this energetic and wellscored medley pays a fitting tribute to the king of swing. Jun 05, 2015 the king of swing benny goodman in moscows red square during his state sponsored tour in june, 1962. Benny rides again by benny goodman and his orchestra.
I had previously bought the 1938 carnegie hall concert by benny goodman and i have to say that the sound quality on this disc blows it away. This biography of musical legend benny goodman contains testimonials from various contemporaries and scholars, and offers several clips of the man in performance. Class of 39, sing, sing, sing, in person, the essential benny goodman, singles. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Benny goodman s the king of swing is part of rcas midline series bluebirds best. King of swing by benny goodman on amazon music unlimited. Jun 28, 2012 the charlotte concert band performs benny goodman. Writer john mcdonough brings us the story of goodmans 1936 visit to chicago. Born 100 years ago saturday, clarinetist benny goodman made jazz a listening concern for folks who thought it was only for the clubs.
Listen to your favorite songs from king of swing by benny goodman now. Sing, sing, sing, stompin at the savoy, where or when, chicago, all the cats join in, biography. Goodman remained on lets dance until the show was canceled in may 1935. While there arent any surprises here, the disc contains wellknown hits such as the. Swing as a noun has come to mean the vital and exciting mixture of classic jazz and american popular song. Dec 16, 2016 early 1939 was an odd time for the benny goodman band. The king of swing gives an excellent overview of the many arrangers goodman used during his bands classic years, giving them a distinctive. Benny goodman the king of swing is a biography of benny goodman, one of americas most influential jazz musicians of all time.
Benny goodman the official licensing website of benny goodman. While continuing to be famous during the swing era, louis armstrong was a bit overshadowed by other bandleaders including benny goodman, duke. Forever the king of swing born 100 years ago saturday, clarinetist benny goodman made jazz a listening concern for folks who thought it. Born in chicago in 1909, goodman picked up the clarinet at age 10. Stomping at the savoy nbc studios version, top tracks. Born as benjamin david goodman, the king of swing, was a clarinetist, composer and band leader responsible for multiple hit singles as a band leader, mostly before world war ii. As a verb, it means to make music in a manner that causes feet to pat and fingers to snap. In the bay area, goodman continue reading benny goodman. Mozart had his anton stadler, bartok and copland their benny. Feb 27, 2018 tonights concert will consist entirely of pieces from the historic performance, including those made famous by benny goodman, count basie, duke ellington, george gershwin, fats waller, louis prima, and more. The music of benny goodman was the driving force in launching the swing era in the mid 1930s. The music of benny goodman was the driving force in launching the swing era in the mid1930s. Jazz arts regular, byron rooker will play the part of benny goodman to a tee, and will be joined by an allstar cast with richard lopez on piano, roger braun on vibes, guy remonko on drums and roger hines on bass.
Benny goodmans legendary 1938 debut at carnegie hall. 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. Adventures in the kingdom of swing is the tale of a man who, with clarinet in hand, became a cultural icon. Benny goodman became known as the king of swing because he became one of new yorks best studio musicians. Benny goodman the king of swing ndr ticketshop magazin. King of swing curtis stigers celebrates the life and music of the virtuoso clarinettist and bandleader benny goodman, who became known as the king of swing available now. Benny goodman the kingdom of swing community swing. This 10 cd box set comprises nineteen original albums by the bandleader and clarinettist benny goodman. Often referred to as the king of swing, he is best remembered as one of the greatest clarinetists of all time, reaching the height of his popularity in the 1930s when swing was most popular. Early 1939 was an odd time for the benny goodman band. Benny goodman, born on may 30, 1909 in chicago, illinois, was an american musician. Hey kids, meet benny goodman jazz artists biography. With chord names, performance notes and introductory text. So, the anxiety level was high as that show was going to decide the fate of the musicians.
Benny goodman the king of swing biography by biographiq. Tonight, the jlco celebrates a single landmark performance. This blog will showcase the music, history, and images of the. However, little did they knew that the show was going to earn their leader, a. Watch a short video about benny goodman and how he grew his talent to become the king of swing music. This biography is packed with rare footage, appearances from jazz legends and interviews with goodmans family and friends. The combination of goodman s exceptional clarinet skills, fletcher hendersons arrangements, and a great band, earned goodman the title king of swing. Forever the king of swing born 100 years ago saturday, clarinetist benny goodman made jazz a listening concern for folks who thought it was only for the clubs. By jae ellis bull clarinetist and band leader benny goodman was born in the chicago slums in 1909. Auch deshalb gilt er heute, neben fletcher henderson, als king of swing. In 1984 benny goodman came out of retirement to put together a new band and hired peplowski. May 09, 2017 so, the anxiety level was high as that show was going to decide the fate of the musicians.
Tonights concert will consist entirely of pieces from the historic performance, including those made famous by benny goodman, count basie, duke ellington, george gershwin, fats waller, louis prima, and more. On the one hand, they were at the height of popularity, with the weekly camel caravan sponsored radio series. The music they played had its roots in the southern jazz forms of ragtime and dixieland, while its structure adhered more to arranged music than its more improvisational jazz counterparts. Performed by the windorjester, symphonic wind band. Benny goodman king of swing, arranged by paul murtha. Goodmans soldout concert at carnegie hall in 1937 has been regarded by many as the most significant in jazz history.
Paul murtha youtube battle of swing benny goodman vs glenn miller hosted by john packer ltd. 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. 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. Two nights before, the young band and its leader, benjamin benny goodman, had played to a soldout crowd in oaklands mcfadden ballroom. Benny goodman was unofficially crowned the king of swing at new yorks paramount theater on march 10, 1937. 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.
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