Goodman Benny

Benny Goodman (Benjamin David Goodman) Benjamin David Goodman (May 30, 1909-June 13, 1986) was an American jazz clarinetist and conductor who earned the nickname "King of Swing".

Billie Holiday and Teddy Wilson, 1947 78 rpm shellac rip

Columbia, Goodman Benny, Green Freddie, Holiday Billie, Jazz, Remastering from shellac records, Vdisk, Wilson Teddy, Young Lester
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The 1947 Columbia Hot Jazz Classic is a re-release of records from the 1930s and 1940s. The records are quite worn out, the quality is so-so – it is the tape re-recording with all the ensuing losses. Musically, Billy’s tandem with Wilson is great, never later was she so lucky with her partner.

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Benny Goodman and his orchestra, 1936-1947 78rpm shellac rip

Columbia, Goodman Benny, Jazz, Lee Peggy, Remastering from shellac records, Victor
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The Goodman Orchestra at the height of its fame – dance melodies that do not claim to be sophisticated or refind. Vocals by Helen Foster, Peggy Lee and Martha Tilton.

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