Benny Goodman

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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

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 201-225 of 382 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-024021	10-in.	7/11/1938	Could you pass in love?	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-024472	10-in.	8/8/1938	You got me	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-024473	10-in.	8/8/1938	Blue interlude	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-024493	10-in.	8/12/1938	When I go a dreamin'	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025466	10-in.	9/12/1938	You're a sweet little headache	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025467	10-in.	9/12/1938	I have eyes	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025468	10-in.	9/12/1938	You're lovely, madame	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025475	10-in.	9/14/1938	I had to do it	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025476	10-in.	9/14/1938	Margie	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025477	10-in.	9/14/1938	What have you got that gets me?	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025478	10-in.	9/14/1938	Russian lullaby	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025798	10-in.	10/13/1938	Is that the way to treat a sweetheart?	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025799	10-in.	10/13/1938	Bumble bee stomp	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025876	10-in.	10/12/1938	Opus 1/2	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	director, composer, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025877	10-in.	10/12/1938	I must have that man	Benny Goodman Trio	Jazz/dance trio	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025878	10-in.	10/12/1938	Sweet Georgia Brown	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025879	10-in.	10/12/1938	S' wonderful	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025900	10-in.	10/13/1938	Ciribiribin	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-025901	10-in.	10/13/1938	This can't be love	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-028942	10-in.	11/10/1938	Sing for your supper	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-028943	10-in.	11/10/1938	Topsy	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-028944	10-in.	11/10/1938	Smoke house rhythm	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-028997	10-in.	11/23/1938	I must see Annie tonight	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-028998	10-in.	11/23/1938	Kind'a lonesome	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-028999	10-in.	11/23/1938	My honey's lovin' arms	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet

(Results 201-225 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.