Noun
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)
Source: WordNetAll 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