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".

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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Billie Holiday and Teddy Wilson, 1947 78 rpm shellac rip

Columbia, Goodman Benny, Green Freddie, Holiday Billie, Jazz, Remastering from shellac records, 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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