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, ( May 30 , 1909 – June 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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