Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman

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. 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 popular music concert in history: jazz's 'coming out' party to the world of 'respectable' music." Goodman's bands started the careers of many jazz musicians. During an era of racial segregation, he led one of the first integrated jazz groups, his trio and quartet. He performed nearly to the end of his life while exploring an interest in classical music.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 30, 1909 (Chicago), Died June 13, 1986 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet, director, leader, composer, songwriter, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, arranger, saxophone, vocalist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 226-250 of 382 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-030308	10-in.	11/23/1938	Farewell blues	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-030390	10-in.	12/12/1938	It had to be you	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-030391	10-in.	12/23/1938	Louise	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, clarinet, director
Victor	BS-030701	10-in.	12/15/1938	Whispering	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-030702	10-in.	12/15/1938	Bach goes to town	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-030703	10-in.	12/15/1938	I'll always be in love with you	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-030704	10-in.	12/15/1938	Undecided	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-030760	10-in.	12/23/1938	We'll never know	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet, director
Victor	BS-030761	10-in.	12/23/1938	Good for nuthin' but love	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-030774	10-in.	12/29/1938	Pick-a-rib	Benny Goodman Quintet	Jazz/dance quintet	instrumentalist, clarinet, director, composer
Victor	BS-030775	10-in.	12/29/1938	Pick-a-rib	Benny Goodman Quintet	Jazz/dance quintet	instrumentalist, clarinet, composer, director
Victor	BS-030776	10-in.	12/29/1938	I cried for you	Benny Goodman Quintet	Jazz/dance quintet	leader, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-030777	10-in.	12/29/1938	I know that you know (And you know that I know)	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader
Victor	BS-031873	10-in.	2/1/1939	(Gotta get some) Shut-eye	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-031874	10-in.	2/1/1939	Cuckoo in the clock	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Johnny Mercer	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-031875	10-in.	2/1/1939	And the angels sing	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-031876	10-in.	2/1/1939	Sent for you yesterday and here you come today	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Johnny Mercer	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-033710	10-in.	2/9/1939	Estrellita	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-033711	10-in.	2/9/1939	A home in the clouds	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, composer, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-034649	10-in.	5/4/1939	Pick a rib	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet, composer
Victor	BS-034650	10-in.	5/4/1939	You and your love	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-034651	10-in.	5/4/1939	Who'll buy my bublitchki?	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-034689	10-in.	5/22/1939	A home in the clouds	Hal Derwin ; Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-035708	10-in.	4/6/1939	Opus 3/4	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	composer, instrumentalist, clarinet, director
Victor	BS-035709	10-in.	4/6/1939	I've got an old fashioned love in my heart	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet, with female vocal solo	leader, instrumentalist, clarinet

(Results 226-250 of 382 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Goodman, Benny," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

Goodman, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

"Goodman, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.