Benny Goodman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Benny Goodman

American jazz musician

Date of Birth: 30-May-1909

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 13-Jun-1986

Profession: composer, clarinetist, conductor, bandleader, film actor, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

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Benjamin David Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the "King of Swing".In the mid-1930s, Goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in the United States.
His concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on January 16, 1938 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 started the careers of many jazz musicians.
During an era of racial segregation, he led one of the first integrated jazz groups.
He performed nearly to the end of his life while exploring an interest in classical music.