Swing benny goodman book

That book is capably written but not very insightful, as grudge autobiographies tend not to be. Benny goodman and the swing era collier, james lincoln on. In earlier books, he portrayed louis armstrong and duke ellington in less than flattering terms, to the distress of their friends and admirers. In 1955 benny goodman led one of his finest groups of the decade, a septet with trumpeter ruby braff, paul quinichettes tenor, trombonist urbie green and pianist teddy wilson. Benny goodman and the swing era by james lincoln collier.

Benjamin david goodman may 30, 1909 june, 1986 was an american jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the king of swing in the mid1930s, goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in the united states. Benny goodman s famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert by catherine tackley. Sing, sing, sing with a swing is a 1936 song, with music and lyrics by louis prima, who first recorded it with the new orleans gang. The benny goodman orchestra sing sing sing with a swing. Both composer and conductor, born in chicago, illinois, the clarinettist shared his musical life between jazz and classical music. His name was benny goodman and his domain, the gilded age of swing. As a band leader, goodman was a strict disciplinarian, demanding precise intonation, carefully matched vibratos, and a controlled balance between instruments. Benny goodman was swinging again last night at a private party at the rainbow grill with a tight, rhythmically supple quartet and several special. The music of benny goodman was the driving force in launching the swing era in the mid1930s. Benny s concerts, records, and radio shows catapulted the hot and controversial sounds of jazz into the hearts and homes of a hungry public. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. This threelp boxed set from the book of the month club includes a beautiful booklet and much swinging music. Benny goodman, king of swing circa 1940, proves here that with a small band of ten and the passage of two decades he can still swing it with the best of them. I opened swing, swing, swing expecting a similar kind of book, since more people seem to hold grudges against benny goodman than any figure in jazz.

Benny goodman, the king of swing, was the clarinetist. Bewertung, swing, swing, swing jazz, klassik crossover, 2. Although most of the 19 songs that goodman performs are identified with him, these smallgroup renditions are. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Benny goodman and his band, movie stage door canteen 1943. It covers such basics as assembling and tuning the clarinet, proper position. Brunswick records released it on february 28, 1936 on the 78 rpm record format, with its been so long as the bside.

Benny tells his own rags to riches success story in his own words, and will have the reader hooked after the first few pages. Benny goodman jazz masters series hal leonard online. Reads and rereadsbenny goodmans 1938 carnegie hall concert. Benny goodman swing classics clarinet solos by benny. Goodman s the kingdom of swing was cowritten with irving kolodin, and published in 1939, at the zenith of goodman s popularity. The author offers insights into the character and music of a man who helped transform the depression years into the swing era. Benny goodman goodman, benny used books, rare books and new books. Benny himself was still in his late 20s as it was being written, and so this book bears all the hallmarks of commercial fluff. Benny goodman swing classics more editions of benny goodman swing. Writen by louis prima in 1935, this is not much of a song from ww2 but it is one of the most famous songs from the big band era. John henry hammond ii december 15, 1910 july 10, 1987 was an american record producer, civil rights activist, and music critic from the 1930s to the early 1980s. James fletcher hamilton henderson december 18, 1897 december 29, 1952 was an american pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, important in the development of big band jazz and swing music.

Benny goodman, author, swings for his new book the new. Duke ellington with this study of legendary clarinetist benny goodman, which includes as well a portrait of the swing era. This biography of benny goodman s music and times at. Thirty instrumental solos as played by the king of swing, including chord changes and thorough analysis of goodman s style. Its a marvelous way to get introduced to benny goodman, and if youre interested in the swing era in general and the real benny goodman story in particular, this book is a must. His brand of swing was both detailed and energetic. Benny goodman and the swing era by james lincoln collier illustrated. Books for all ages new members save 20% off jigsaw puzzles for all ages.

It celebrates the music of the swing era of jazz 1930s1946, including many wellknown tunes by artists like duke ellington, william count basie, benny goodman and others. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. From chicago, benny goodman is one of the fathers of big bands era. Theres some neat unison playing on slipped disc, much in the bop style, plus a great keyboard solo from russ freeman and of course benny. The birth of swing by benny goodman on amazon music. Recreating an iconic carnegie hall swing concert from 1938, first benny goodman and then glenn miller were brought.

Swing, swing, swing at once illustrates goodman s enormous impact on american music and. Benny goodman and the swing era james lincoln collier on. In his service as a talent scout, hammond became one of the most influential figures in 20thcentury popular music. For his new record, pierre genisson honours the legacy of the one known as the king of swing and his worldwide successes. Theres some neat unison playing on slipped disc, much in the bop style, plus a great keyboard solo from russ freeman and of course benny himself. Swing, swing, swing at once illustrates goodman s enormous impact on. Before elvis presley and rocknroll, another king ruled the roost of american popular music. Following the concert at carnegie hall, the benny goodman band had many different lineup changes. The man most responsible for bringing this memorable music to popularity was the socalled king of swing benny goodman. Check out the birth of swing by benny goodman on amazon music. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Benny goodman, the king of swing, was the clarinetist composer responsible for multiple hit singles as a band leader before world war ii. This book, written by benny goodman himself, has been out of print for many years.

The autobiography of benny goodman the kingdom of swing. Glenn miller in the mood picture is from the movie the glenn miller story 1953 starring james stewart in the mood is a song popularized by the. Benny goodman, american jazz musician and bandleader and a renowned 20thcentury clarinet virtuoso. He was one of the most prolific black musical arrangers and, along with duke ellington, is considered one of the most influential arrangers and bandleaders in jazz history. Moonglow and sing, sing, sing, this energetic and wellscored medley pays a fitting tribute to the king of swing. Biography the official licensing website of benny goodman. The song is strongly identified with the big band and swing. Noted jazz critic collier adds to his impressive production of biographies louis armstrong.

Benny goodman swing classics paperback june 1, 1985. The life and times of benny goodman by ross firestone and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In this controversial and widely acclaimed book, james lincoln collier tells the story of goodman s life as seen through the music and social world of the years of the great depression in the 1930s and beyond. I recently finished reading this wonderful book, which was published in 2012 as a part of oxford university presss studies in recorded jazz series. Release includes an insert of other book ofthemonth club release, and a ten page booklet with tracklistings, information on the recording, and musician bios. Dubbed the king of swing, goodman was also a complex personality whose relentless pursuit of perfection was reflected in his approach to music.

It therefore comes as a great surprise that it isnt. Benny, king of swing, the benny goodman collection, benny goodman composerartist, benny goodman s clarinet method, benny goodman swing classics, best of, jazz after hours. Recorded on location during an engagement at new yorks basin street in 1955. For those who have a serious interest in the music of the late1930s benny goodman band, th is book will be highly informative and insightful. All star swing festival basie, goodman, krupa, hampton.