Benny Goodman

The Profile

Benny Goodman (1909–1986) was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader, widely known as the "King of Swing."

American clarinetist and bandleader; nickname 'King of Swing'; prominent in the 1930s swing era; notable live recordings include Stompin' at the Savoy and the 1938 Carnegie Hall concert; broke racial barriers by performing in integrated bands in the 1930s.

The available review praises Benny Goodman as a magnificent jazz clarinetist and exuberant bandleader, highlighting Stompin' at the Savoy and tracks such as Sing, Sing, Sing. The reviewer emphasizes Goodman's swing, classical touches and his role in mixing Black and white musicians in the 1930s. The assessment presents the album as a lively, historically significant example of 1930s jazz swing.