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Benny Goodman - Manhattan Room

Benjamin David “Benny” Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader; widely known as the "King of Swing".

In the mid-1930s, Benny Goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in America. 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 music concert in history: jazz's 'coming out' party to the world of 'respectable' music."

Goodman's bands launched the careers of many major names in jazz, and during an era of segregation, he also led one of the first well-known racially-integrated jazz groups. Goodman continued to perform to nearly the end of his life, while exploring an interest in classical music.

Manhattan Room 37-10-13 (x) First Song - In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-10-16 (x) First Song - House Hop.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-10-20 (x) First Song - Stardust On The Moon.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-10-21 (x) First Song - Minnie The Moocher's Wedding Day.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-10-23 (x) First Song - In The Shade Of That Old Apple Tree.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-10-27 (x) First Song - Voodoo Fire.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-10-30 (x) First Song - Makin' Woopee.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-11-04 (x) First Song - Beautiful Changes.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-11-06 (x) First Song - The Naughty Waltz.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-11-20 (x) First Song - Laughing At Life.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-11-22 (x) First Song - Sweet Alice Blue Gown.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-11-25 (x) First Song - A Good Old Jam Session.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-12-18 (x) First Song - That Big John Special.mp3
Manhattan Room 37-12-22 (x) First Song - Life Goes To A Party.mp3