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Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman was an American composer, conductor, bandleader, clarinetist, jazz musician and saxophonist (1909–1986). He was born at Chicago and died at New York City.

Also recorded as Benjamin David Goodman; Benjamin David "Benny" Goodman.

Benny Goodman in brief

Born
1909
Died
1986
Known for
composer, conductor, bandleader, clarinetist, saxophonist, actor and musician
Place of birth
Chicago
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Identity and origins

Benny Goodman was recorded at birth as Benjamin David Goodman. The authorities additionally record the headings Benjamin David Goodman and Benjamin David "Benny" Goodman. His recorded language was English.

He was the child of David Goodman and Dora Grisinsky. He married Alice Frances Hammond. 2 children are recorded: Rachel Goodman and Benji Goodman.

Recognition and collections

Benny Goodman received Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Identity

What the record establishes about Benny Goodman.

Benny Goodman is recorded with the occupation jazz musician. Benny Goodman is recorded as a citizen of United States. Benny Goodman is classed in the genre big band music. Benny Goodman is classed in the genre swing. Benny Goodman is classed in the genre jazz. Benny Goodman is recorded as composer, conductor, bandleader, clarinetist and saxophonist.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Benny Goodman may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Benny Goodman is established in the international name authorities as MusicBrainz b09ae88f-4156-4caa-b129-1cacb5e1632e, Social Networks and Archival Context w6xp73km, Bibliothèque nationale de France 13894604t, Gemeinsame Normdatei (GND) 118696424, Library of Congress n81139256, Getty AAT concept 11027328-n, Libraries Australia 450056, ISNI 0000000123197959, IdRef 088882381, Discogs 254768 and VIAF 7573997.

In detail

Benny Goodman studied at Harrison Technical High School. training under Eric Simon is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, swing and big band music.

Membership is recorded of Benny Goodman and His Orchestra and Benny Goodman Sextet.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Chronology

  1. 1909Benny Goodman born at Chicago.
  2. 1986Benny Goodman died at New York City.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Benny Goodman”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q46755: Benny Goodman

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