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  Background non_vocal_instrumentalist
  Birth Name Benjamin David Goodman
  Origin Chicago , Illinois
  Instrument Clarinet
  Genre Swing <br> Big Band Music <br> Sweet Bands
  Occupation Musician, Bandleader
  Years Active 1926 - 1986
  Label Bluebird , Columbia , Capitol , Decca , Musicmasters
  URL BennyGoodmancom


, ( May 30 , 1909June 13 , 1986 ) was an American Jazz Musician and virtuoso clarinetist, known as "King of Swing ", "Patriarch of the Clarinet", "The Professor", and "Swing's Senior Statesman".


CHILDHOOD AND EARLY YEARS


Goodman learned quickly and became a strong player at an early age. He was soon playing professionally while still 'in short pants', playing clarinet in various bands.

  last Schoenberg
  first Loren
  year 1995
  Publisher Capitol
  contribution Liner Notes
  title Benny Goodman: Undercurrent Blues