As a member of the goodman group for the next four years, hampton made some of his most heralded recordings, taking memorable solos on such songs. Wilson was hired at the behest of john hammond, although goodman feared the consequences of putting a black musician in the lineup. The complete captiol trios is a longoverdue reissue of the five trio sessions benny goodman led for capitol records. Goodman usually reserved his most potent jazz for his smallgroup performances, which he initiated in 1935 with the establishment of the benny goodman trio. Benny goodman discografia king of swing 20 cd box set artist. The personnel included goodman on clarinet, teddy wilson on piano, and gene krupa on drums. The annotated discography, presented chronologically, updates some previously known information and adds nearly 100 new discoveries, including over 65 previously unknown radio broadcasts, airchecks, and films. Subscribe current issue order a back issue downloads contact us. The trio took the ensemble sound of the small jazz band to a new level of precision and excitement that attracted a new audience to jazz. Download benny goodman discography torrent kickasstorrents. Benny goodman quartet this is benny goodman and his quartet a1. Benny goodmans sensational sextet big band spotlight. Benny goodman classical 78 rpm vinyl records for sale ebay.
Only very rarely was he recorded playing the alto sax. Where or when benny goodman trio i bluebird, 1937 24. Download bennygoodmandiscography torrent at torrentfunk. From goodman to shorter, some of the best jazz has carried the sign of four. Benny goodman s phenomenal success in the midtolate 30s ignited the big band craze, but the clarinetist was also an innovator of small groups. Xi peggy lee sings with benny goodman japans cbs nippon columbia. Benny goodman vinyl record, benny goodman cd music. The benny goodman story is a biographical film starring steve allen and donna reed, directed by valentine davies and released by universal studios in 1956. This 1997 threecd reissue not only has all of the regular. I first heard him on the clarinet at capitol drug store in annapolis, maryland, in the 1970s. Released in 1987, it consists of selections recorded and originally released by victor during 1935 and 1936. Certainly, the members of the zodiac trio are all fine musicians and have a very focused and symbiotic ensemble sound.
In 1934 chicago white clarinetist benny goodman 1909, who had moved to new york in 1928, formed the big band three saxophones, three trumpets, two trombones, and four rhythm instruments that was to define the swing era, the epitome being benny carters take my word august 1934 for four. Peggy lee pictorial discography, benny goodman issues. We have done our best to be as accurate as possible. Eugene bertram krupa january 15, 1909 october 16, 1973 was an american jazz drummer, band leader and composer known for his energetic style and showmanship. Benny goodman trio musical group discography of american. Benny goodman 1938 bill dodge allstar recordings complete circle 111 remastered tracks featuring jack jenney on trombone. The music of the benny goodman trio and quartets with the clarinetist, pianist teddy wilson, drummer gene krupa and sometimes vibraphonist lionel hampton has been put out many times through the years, including in other, earlier complete sets. Goodman left school at 14 to join the american federation of musicians. We have 1 bennygoodmandiscography music torrents for you. The song is called nice work if you can get it featuring benny goodman on clarinet, teddy wilson on piano, gene krupa on drums. Benny goodmans boys, benny goodman trio, benny goodman quartet. Benny goodman was a clarinetist and bandleader responsible for multiple hit singles as a band leader before world war ii.
For example, it should be read that either irving goodman or cy baker plays on these tracks, not both. Pianist teddy wilson, an african american, first appeared in the benny goodman trio at the congress hotel in 1935. The film is based on the life of famed clarinetist benny goodman, who recorded most of the clarinet solos used in the film. They met in baltimore, maryland, and moved to chicago before goodman. The benny goodman trio created a style of chamber jazz that emphasized highly developed ensemble playing and technically brilliant solos. In the end, he provided a few basic titles from louis armstrong, count basie, benny goodman, miles. After youve gone benny goodman on allmusic 1987 although benny goodman came to fame as leader of. Get the best deals on benny goodman classical 78 rpm vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. During this period, benny also became famous for being colorblind when it came to racial segregation and prejudice.
Biography the official licensing website of benny goodman. In collaboration with the slingerland drum and zildjian cymbal. Find benny goodman discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The nat king cole trio, the best of the nat king cole trio. Benny added lionel hampton, who would later form his own band, to his benny goodman. Jazz music cd release from benny goodman with the album the complete rca victor small group recordings. Meritt 3 featured performances by teddy wilson, benny goodman, harry james cbs f. Original benny goodman trio and quartet sessions, vol. Its hard to know what to say about the king of swing. Nice work if you can get it the benny goodman quartet a2. Goodman continued his success throughout the late 1930s with his big band, his trio and quartet, and the sextet formed in. Time out album finds brubecks classic quartet featuring the eloquent paul. After youve gone is a jazz compilation album by benny goodman.
A supplemental discography fills that gap, gathering materials uncovered since the last bio discography of goodman in 1996. The benny goodman trio the benny goodman trio plays for the fletcher henderson fund a. His drum solo on sing, sing, sing 1937 elevated the role of the drummer from an accompanying line to an important solo voice in the band. Benny goodman, born on may 30, 1909 in chicago, illinois, was an american musician. The first jazz concert performed at carnegie hall and one of the most important recordings in the. 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.
Benny goodman learned to play clarinet at age of 10. Released in 1987, it consists of selections recorded and originally released by victor during. Benny goodman columbia small groups 19416 discography. Complete benny goodman chronological discography youtube. Trio poor butterfly vd chronological classics 194244 trio the world is waiting for the. The highlights of the 1947 recordings are sessions with pianist teddy wilson and drummer jimmy crawford. Soon thereafter, the benny goodman trio goodman, pianist teddy wilson, and drummer gene krupa became a quartet with the addition of hampton. Other articles where benny goodman trio is discussed. Though it was recorded on 16 january 1938, benny goodmans carnegie hall concert.
Often referred to as the king of swing, he is best remembered as one of the greatest clarinetists of all time, reaching the height of his popularity in the 1930s when swing was most popular. The benny goodman story soundtrack with benny goodman and his orchestra. Find benny goodman trio discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Both the bacri and the ustvolskaya are terrific discoveries. Benny goodman contributed to the development of the swing style of jazz. Goodman always had small jazz combos alongside his big bands and they allowed him more space to just blow, free of the constrictions of a tightly arranged dance orchestra. The five sessions are easily broken down into two categories recordings from 1947 and recordings from 1954. Benny goodman the official licensing website of benny. Goodman, krupa, and the gifted pianist teddy wilson. His father, david goodman 18731926, came to america in 1892 from warsaw in partitioned poland and became a tailor. Varela is pretty clear on the tracks that holiday sings, and matches the hardcover benny goodman discography, but lords personnel is difficult to understand due to his unique notation. His mother, dora grisinsky, 18731964, came from kovno.
Benny goodman live at carnegie hall columbia jazz masterpieces g2k 40244 legendary 1938 recording featuring full band, trio and quartet. Benny goodman leader search benny goodman on recordings are available for online listening. A tribute to benny goodman mp3 and lossless downloads. Their performance of contrasts can hold its own with the best out there such as benny goodman s original with joseph szigeti. Benny goodman columbia small groups 19416 sign in to follow this.
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