Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman

Clarinettist and bandleader whose 1935 Palomar success opened the swing era; his groups were racially mixed.

Person

30 May 1909 – 13 Jun 1986

Over time

collaborated with
Teddy Wilson
Lionel Hampton
performed at

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q46755

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Relations

collaborated with:
  • Lionel Hampton1936 – 1938

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  • Teddy Wilson1935 – 1938

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performed at:
  • Carnegie Hall16 Jan 1938

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  • Palomar Ballroom21 Aug 1935

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