See new and popular benny goodman songs, uploaded by musescore users, connect with a community of musicians who love to write and play music. Moonglow and sing, sing, sing, this energetic and wellscored medley pays a fitting tribute to the king of swing. Clarinetist and band leader benny goodman was born in the chicago. The chart is harmonically very innovative, and shows glimpses of the sort of writing that eddie sauter produced later on in collaboration with bill.
This threecd set includes all of the benny goodman big bands recordings from april 1935 through november 1936, a period when the orchestra became the most popular and influential in the world, making both swing and benny goodman household words. Download for free in pdf midi format, or print directly from our site. The king of swing benny goodman in moscows red square during his state sponsored tour in june, 1962. Goodman left school at 14 to join the american federation of musicians. The king of swing cd 10 lullaby in rythm 2001 the king of swing cd 11 margie 2001 the king of swing cd 12 live at carnegie hall 1938 2001 the king of swing cd live at carnegie hall 3839 2001 the king of swing cd 14 and the angels sing 2001 the king of swing cd 15 the kingdom of swing 2001 the king of swing cd 16 lets dance 2001 the king. Benny goodman biography life, family, parents, history. Make a blast with the popular composition by charlie christian for guitar solo easy tablature which includes music by benny goodman. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps.
Two nights before, the young band and its leader, benjamin benny goodman, had played to a soldout crowd in oaklands mcfadden ballroom. Choose from benny goodman sheet music for such popular songs as thanks for the memory, stars fell on alabama, and dizzy fingers. Benny goodman zou in 1926 met pollacks orkest zijn eerste plaatopnames maken. Goodman was regarded by some as a demanding taskmaster, by others an arrogant and eccentric martinet. Benny goodman was the ninth child in a family of twelve children. One doesnt often think of the goodman band as a repository for great singers, but over the course of the 1940s, the king of swing framed the band around some vocalists who delivered the goods as well as any others, nicely documented in this 16track collection. Some of the uks finest session musicians were on hand to deliver an. Born as benjamin david goodman, the king of swing, was a clarinetist, composer and band leader responsible for multiple hit singles as a band leader, mostly before world war ii. The very best of benny goodman and bluebirds best benny goodman. The king of swing blasorchester im blasmusikshop bestellen. Benny goodman sheet music to download top quality pdfs. Benny goodman was a great jazz clarinet player and the leader of one of the most popular big bands of the swing era 19351945. The music of benny goodman was the driving force in launching the swing era in the mid1930s. He first played in dance bands and eventually organized his own band, which became so popular that he was known as the king of swing.
But for the duration of the swing era and beyond benny was golden, the most popular and bestselling king of swing. March 19, 2011 at the stanly county agri civic center, albemarle, north carolina. His january 16, 1938 concert at carnegie hall in new york city is described by critic bruce eder as the single most important jazz or popular. Benny goodman cherry popular downloadable sheet music. Swinging performances from the likes of billie holiday, helen ward, martha tilton, mildred bailey all 1930s recordings, helen. The goodman band was back in hollywood in the summer of 1937 to make another movie, hollywood hotel, for warner brothers. Benny goodman sheet music free download in pdf or midi on. However, little did they knew that the show was going to earn their leader, a. Benny goodman and his great vocalists benny goodman. In our catalog, you can find benny goodman sheet music for piano, drums, flute, saxophone, trumpet, guitar and almost any other instrument. The king of swing by benny goodman is a oneofakind collection of unforgettable classics made popular by this legendary giant of the big band era.
The jazz at lincoln center orchestra with wynton marsalis often honors the iconic artists, albums, movements, and events that left distinctive marks on the jazz continuum. It appears that the goodman band started work on the film on approximately july 8. So, the anxiety level was high as that show was going to decide the fate of the musicians. In the mid1930s, benny goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in america. Goodman remained on lets dance until the show was canceled in may 1935. Even for a successful jazzman, one didnt get to carnegie hall without work and reputation. May 30, 1909, chicago, illinois, united states date and place of death.
Goodman, americas king of swing, and a group of other legendary musicians including. They are both the same price and were newly mastered in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Augmented by some alternate takes, this set shows just how solid and musical a unit goodman had from the start. Forever the king of swing born 100 years ago saturday, clarinetist benny goodman made jazz a listening concern for folks who thought it. His concert at carnegie hall in new york city on january 16, 1938 is described by critic bruce eder as the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history. Benjamin benny david goodman was born on may 30, 1909 in chicago, illinois to david goodman and dora grisinsky goodman, jewish immigrants, who left russia to escape antisemitism. Benny goodman big band charts a range of big band arrangements made famous by benny goodman and his orchestra. In the bay area, goodman continue reading benny goodman. King of swing curtis stigers celebrates the life and music of the virtuoso clarinettist and bandleader benny goodman, who became known as the king of swing available now. Benny goodman was born in chicago, illinois on may 30, 1909. King of swing by benny goodman on amazon music unlimited.
Benny goodmans legendary 1938 debut at carnegie hall. Early 1939 was an odd time for the benny goodman band. Benny goodman was a clarinetist and bandleader responsible for multiple hit singles as a band leader before world war ii. Benjamin david goodman may 30, 1909 june, 1986 was an american jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the king of swing. The king of swing himself, clarinetist benny goodman was one of the most prominent figures in big band jazz for over 50 years.
On the one hand, they were at the height of popularity, with the weekly camel caravan sponsored radio series. Benny goodman, the king of swing whose clarinet led a generation of music fans into the big band era in the 1930s, died yesterday afternoon at his manhattan apartment, apparently of a heart attack. Benny goodman 19091987 was already the acknowledged master of swing by the time of the carnegie hall concert came around. Copland, gershwin, shaw stuttgarter philharmoniker. A fabulous chart from the goodman band of the early 1940s, written by eddie sauter, and, quite naturally, a clarinet feature. In fact, time magazine dubbed him the king of swing.
Rose room as played by benny goodman clarinet in bb solo 2 pdf 2 mp3 playalong interpreted arranger. This is a solid collection of original hits goodman recorded for bluebird in the mid to late 30s. Goodman was born in chicago and picked up his first clarinet at age 10. Benny goodman, benny goodman the king of swing amazon. Benny goodman clarinet, charlie christian electric guitar, lionel hampton vibes, fletcher henderson piano, arthur bernstein bass, nick fatool drums added by guybergeron the 20609 0 comment. Tonight, the jlco celebrates a single landmark performance. Benjamin david benny goodman may 30, 1909 june, 1986 was an american jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Forever the king of swing born 100 years ago saturday, clarinetist benny goodman made jazz a listening concern for folks who thought it was only for the clubs. The film footage in the benny goodman papers shows how the trailblazing musician fits into the larger framework of u. Listen to your favorite songs from king of swing by benny goodman now. His jewish parents, david and dora goodman, left russia and immigrated to america in hopes of finding a better life. The music of benny goodman was the driving force in launching the swing era in the mid 1930s. Recreating an iconic carnegie hall swing concert from 1938, first benny goodman and then glenn miller were brought to life.
His father worked for a tailor to support his large family and had trouble making. His parents met in maryland and then moved to chicago before benny was born. Born in chicago in 1909, goodman picked up the clarinet at age 10. The swing era, 19351945 2 a benny goodman b tommy dorsey c duke ellington d count basie e glenn miller 5. These memorable studio and concert performances were recorded during his peak years of 1939 through 1951 and include his renowned quartets and sextets featuring guitarist charlie christian. These big bands appeared nightly on radio, their performances transmitted coast to coast from hotels and ballrooms in the big cities. Benny goodmans the king of swing is part of rcas midline series bluebirds best. Watch a short video about benny goodman and how he grew his talent to become the king of swing music. Benny goodman composerartist clarinet solos with piano accompaniment clarinet. Benjamin david benny goodman, bijnaam the king of swing chicago.
Tonights concert will consist entirely of pieces from the historic performance, including those made famous by benny goodman, count basie, duke ellington, george gershwin, fats waller, louis prima, and more. Benjamin david benny goodman is an american jazz and swing musician and clarinetist. Benny goodman, and the many singers who front his big band, including helen forrest, peggy lee, and billie holiday. Benjamin david goodman may 30, 1909 june, 1986 was an american jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the king of swing in the mid1930s, goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in the united states. These were the years when benny goodman became the king of swing. It gives you pdf sheet music files as well as interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. Benny goodman the king of swing ndr ticketshop magazin. Benny goodman, born benjamin david goodman, may 30, 1909 june, 1986 was an american jazz musician, known as king of swing, patriarch of the clarinet, the professor, and swings senior statesman. Benny goodman whispering the jazzomat research project. Battle of swing benny goodman vs glenn miller youtube. By jae ellis bull clarinetist and band leader benny goodman was born in the chicago slums in 1909.
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