Benny Goodman

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Meaning

United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)

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All this for a fellow I never heard of."sfn Sinatra performed for four weeks at the theatre, his act following the Benny Goodman orchestra, after which his contract was renewed for another four weeks by Bob Weitman due to his popularity. Source: Internet

Because he doesn't turn me on."sfn He stated that he "was never really into drummers", but identified Cozy Cole s 1958 cover of Benny Goodman s " Topsy Part Two " as "the one drum record" he bought. Source: Internet

"Benny Goodman was initially hesitant about the concert, fearing for the worst; however, when his film Hollywood Hotel opened to rave reviews and giant lines, he threw himself into the work. Source: Internet

If this concert were to take place, then Benny Goodman would be the first jazz bandleader to perform at Carnegie Hall. Source: Internet

Competition was intensifying though, as swing bands like Benny Goodman 's, began to receive popular attention. Source: Internet

Hammond recommended him to Benny Goodman, but the band leader wasn't interested. Source: Internet

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