Goodman, Benny 1909-1986
Overview
Works: | 5,670 works in 12,646 publications in 4 languages and 74,690 library holdings |
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Genres: | Jazz Songs and music Biographies Concertos Criticism, interpretation, etc Music Symphonic poems Excerpts Scores Swing (Music) |
Roles: | Performer, Instrumentalist, Author, Conductor, Composer, Actor, cl=, Arranger, Singer, Dedicatee, htt, Originator, Other, Editor, Creator, Musician, Interviewee, Lyricist, Speaker, msd, Contributor, Bibliographic antecedent, v=v, Honoree |
Classifications: | M1366, 784.2 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Benny Goodman
- Benny Goodman and the Swing Era by James Lincoln Collier( Book )
- Swing, swing, swing : the life & times of Benny Goodman by Ross Firestone( Book )
- Benny Goodman's famous 1938 Carnegie Hall jazz concert by Catherine Tackley( )
- Benny, king of swing : a pictorial biography based on Benny Goodman's personal archives by Benny Goodman( Book )
- Benny Goodman : wrappin' it up by D. Russell Connor( Book )
- Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson : taking the stage as the first black and white jazz band in history by Lesa Cline-Ransome( Book )
- Jazz by Ken Burns( Visual )
- Jazz by Ken Burns( Visual )
- Benny Goodman : listen to his legacy by D. Russell Connor( Book )
- Once upon a time in Chicago : the story of Benny Goodman by Jonah Winter( Book )
- BG on the record : a bio-discography of Benny Goodman by D. Russell Connor( Book )
- Jazz( Visual )
- Jazz by Ken Burns( Visual )
- The kingdom of swing by Benny Goodman( Book )
- Jazz( Visual )
- The record of a legend-- Benny Goodman by D. Russell Connor( Book )
- Benny Goodman : a supplemental discography by David Jessup( Book )
- Contemporary musicians. profiles of the people in music( )
- Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson : taking the stage as the first black-and-white jazz band in history( Visual )
- The Benny Goodman story( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman by
Benny ( Goodman(
Recording
)
201 editions published between 1950 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two thirty minute programs recorded from the original radio broacasts starring Benny Goodman and his orchestra
201 editions published between 1950 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two thirty minute programs recorded from the original radio broacasts starring Benny Goodman and his orchestra
Ken Burns jazz : the story of America's music by
Ken Burns(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
5 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
Rhapsody in blue ; An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
)
4 editions published in 2003 and held by 596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This selection is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
4 editions published in 2003 and held by 596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This selection is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
Live at Carnegie Hall by
Benny Goodman(
Recording
)
37 editions published between 1938 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 512 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Program notes by Irving Kolodin laid in container (22 p.)
37 editions published between 1938 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 512 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Program notes by Irving Kolodin laid in container (22 p.)
Bernstein conducts Bernstein by
Leonard Bernstein(
)
19 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Originally recorded before 1972
19 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Originally recorded before 1972
The best of Ken Burns' Jazz by
Ken Burns(
Recording
)
4 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
4 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall, 1938 : complete by
Benny Goodman(
Recording
)
9 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Re-creates the 1938 concert starring Benny Goodman, including several previously unreleased numbers. Also includes Goodman's introductions, which were released to deejays at same time as the 1950 LP
9 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Re-creates the 1938 concert starring Benny Goodman, including several previously unreleased numbers. Also includes Goodman's introductions, which were released to deejays at same time as the 1950 LP
The gang's all here(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1943 and 2016 in English and held by 424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Eadie Allen is a chorus girl who dreams of becoming a star. While working at a New York nightclub, she meets Sergeant Andy Mason; they fall in love, but he is shipped off to war. As Eadie becomes the headliner at the nightclub, Andy comes home a war hero. But complications arise when Eadie finds out Andy is unofficially engaged to another woman"--Container
21 editions published between 1943 and 2016 in English and held by 424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Eadie Allen is a chorus girl who dreams of becoming a star. While working at a New York nightclub, she meets Sergeant Andy Mason; they fall in love, but he is shipped off to war. As Eadie becomes the headliner at the nightclub, Andy comes home a war hero. But complications arise when Eadie finds out Andy is unofficially engaged to another woman"--Container
Jive at five : [the style-makers of jazz, 1920s-1940s] by
Count Basie(
Recording
)
3 editions published between 1976 and 2007 and held by 394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The style-makers of Jazz 1920's-1940's
3 editions published between 1976 and 2007 and held by 394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The style-makers of Jazz 1920's-1940's
Copland conducts Copland by
Aaron Copland(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 1990 in Spanish and No Linguistic content and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1990 in Spanish and No Linguistic content and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Swing that music by
Louis Armstrong(
Book
)
8 editions published between 1936 and 1993 in English and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1936 and 1993 in English and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Benny Goodman collector's edition by
Benny Goodman(
Recording
)
10 editions published in 1986 in 3 languages and held by 367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 1986 in 3 languages and held by 367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The genius of the electric guitar by
Charlie Christian(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1987 and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1987 and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The fabulous swing collection(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Concerto for clarinet and string orchestra, with harp and piano by
Aaron Copland(
)
7 editions published between 1950 and 2013 and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new edition of Copland's Clarinet concerto, which he composed at the request of Benny Goodman. After Copland completed the work, Goodman suggested some changes. This edition contains the published version as approved by Goodman, as well as ossias indicating Copland's original intentions as indicated in his 1948 manuscript
7 editions published between 1950 and 2013 and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new edition of Copland's Clarinet concerto, which he composed at the request of Benny Goodman. After Copland completed the work, Goodman suggested some changes. This edition contains the published version as approved by Goodman, as well as ossias indicating Copland's original intentions as indicated in his 1948 manuscript
B.G. in hi-fi by
Benny Goodman(
Recording
)
20 editions published between 1954 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 1954 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Benny Goodman story(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1955 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The music of Benny Goodman comes to life in this musical biography of the famed King of Swing. Featuring all the outstanding songs and instrumentals made famous by the immortal clarinetist, the story follows the innovative musician from his childhood in Chicago to his historic concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938
8 editions published between 1955 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The music of Benny Goodman comes to life in this musical biography of the famed King of Swing. Featuring all the outstanding songs and instrumentals made famous by the immortal clarinetist, the story follows the innovative musician from his childhood in Chicago to his historic concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938
The kingdom of swing by
Benny Goodman(
Book
)
16 editions published between 1939 and 1993 in English and held by 334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Benny Goodman's life, with a chapter on swing music by Irving Kolodin
16 editions published between 1939 and 1993 in English and held by 334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Benny Goodman's life, with a chapter on swing music by Irving Kolodin
The clarinet : historical recordings(
)
6 editions published in 1993 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded between 1898 and 1950
6 editions published in 1993 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded between 1898 and 1950
Sketches by
USAF Heritage of America Band(
)
3 editions published between 1998 and 2010 and held by 327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1998 and 2010 and held by 327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Benny Goodman Orchestra Other Performer Musician Instrumentalist
- Ellington, Duke 1899-1974 Other Performer Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Hampton, Lionel Singer Performer Other Conductor Author Contributor Instrumentalist Composer
- Basie, Count 1904-1984 Other Singer Arranger Performer Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Dorsey, Tommy 1905-1956 Other Performer Conductor Author Actor Instrumentalist Composer
- Krupa, Gene 1909-1973 Other Interviewee Performer Conductor Author Actor Instrumentalist
- Wilson, Teddy 1912-1986 Other Performer Lyricist Instrumentalist Conductor Author Contributor Composer
- Armstrong, Louis 1901-1971 Singer Performer Conductor Author Originator Instrumentalist Composer
- Miller, Glenn 1904-1944 Other Arranger Performer Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Shaw, Artie 1910-2004 Other Arranger Performer Bibliographic antecedent Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
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African American musicians African Americans Arizona--Grand Canyon Arizona--Grand Canyon National Park Armstrong, Louis, Ballets Band directors Beiderbecke, Bix, Big band music Clarinetists Clarinet music (Jazz) Clarinet with jazz ensemble Concertos (Clarinet with string orchestra) Concertos (Clarinet with string orchestra)--Scores Dance orchestra music Depressions Dorsey, Tommy, Ellington, Duke, Fanfares Fitzgerald, Ella Goodman, Benny, Hawkins, Coleman Holiday, Billie, Jazz Jazz dance Jazz musicians Jazz vocals Lincoln, Abraham, Lunceford, Jimmie Monologues with music (Orchestra) Motion picture music--Excerpts Musicals--Excerpts New York (State)--New York Orchestral music Overtures Piano with orchestra Popular music Race relations Rhapsodies (Music) Shaw, Artie, Suites (Orchestra) Swing (Music) Symphonic poems Symphonies Television music Television soundtracks United States Webb, Chick Wilson, Teddy, Young, Lester,
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Beniaminus Goodman
Benijs Gudmens
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman American jazz musician, band leader
Benny Goodman americký swingový muzikant, klarinetista a kapelník
Benny Goodman Amerikaans componist (1909-1986)
Benny Goodman amerikanischer Jazzmusiker (Klarinettist) und Bandleader
Benny Goodman amerikansk klarinettist
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Dodge, Bill 1909-1986
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Бени Гудман
Бени Гудман американски джаз музикант
Бенни Гудмен
Бенни Гудмен американский джазовый музыкант
Бенні Гудмен
Бенні Гудмен американський джазовий музикант, кларнетист
Бені Гудмен
Гудман Б.
Гудман Бенни
Гудмен
Гудмен, Б. (Бенни), 1909-1986
Гудмен, Бенни, 1909-1986
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굿맨, 베니 1909-1986
베니 굿맨
ベニー・グッドマン
ベニー・グッドマン アメリカのジャズ・ミュージシャン、クラリネット奏者、バンドリーダー
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