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Benny Goodman

KING OF SWING


Benny Goodman formed his first permanent band in March 1934, with which he ushered in the era of the big band swing music. Goodman eventually won international acclaim not only as the “king of swing,” but also as a clarinet virtuoso with leading symphony orchestras.

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1983 RADIO INDUCTEE



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Clarinet virtuoso Benny Goodman