Featuring benny goodman, gene krupa, harry james and more. Benny goodmans famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert book. The resulting concert widely considered one of the most significant events in american music history helped to usher jazz and swing music into the american cultural mainstream. On january 16, 1938 benny goodman brought his swing orchestra to americas venerated home of european classical music, carnegie hall.
Live at carnegie hall1938 complete by benny goodman on. I recently finished reading this wonderful book, which was published in 2012 as a part of oxford university presss studies in recorded jazz series. Benny goodman clarinet teddy wilsonpiano gene krupadrums. Benny goodmans famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert oxford studies in. Rightly proclaimed as being the most significant concert in jazz history, the jan. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. This four set cd release from avid contains the historic 1938 carnegie hall concert in its entirety.
Benny goodman s famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert by catherine tackley. You think of clarinet and benny goodman simultaneously. Benny meant a whole lot to me, not only as a teacher but as a friend. For the 1955 recording recreating the carnegie hall performance for the movie the benny goodman story, stacy declined to participate and there was no piano solo, because he was offered only minimum wage for his efforts. Through discussions of the cultural context, the performance itself, and its reception and response, tackley shows why goodman s 1938 concert remains one of the most significant. Benny goodman s famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert. It was not only the first time jazz was performed in the hallowed hall but also an unprecedentedly publicized presentation of goodmans groundbreaking, racially integrated ensemble.
It was the first time ever that a swing band played. Aug 06, 2016 in the mid1930s, benny goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in america. Jan 15, 2020 benny goodman was a clarinetist and bandleader responsible for multiple hit singles as a band leader before world war ii. 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. All about goodmans 1938 carnegie hall concert, from the. The famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert live 1950 swingsation. The famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert amazon uk. 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. Recreating an iconic carnegie hall swing concert from 1938, first benny goodman and then glenn miller were brought. The composition has appeared in numerous films and television programmes, including. This edition presents benny goodman s complete carnegie hall concert, including two tunes left off of the original lp release and the complete jam session on honeysuckle rose, which had been originally released in an edited form. Benny goodman quartet live at carnegie hall, jun 29, 1973 at. The centennial collection benny goodman count basie and his great vocalists count basie the essential benny goodman remastered benny goodman the best of tommy dorsey. Benny goodman was at the absolute height of his legendary career when his publicist first suggested they book carnegie hall.
Youtube one oclock jump by benny goodman from live at carnegie hall 1938 concert. On the evening of january 16, 1938, benny goodman took to the stage at carnegie hall along with his trio, his quartet, and his big band. The album is book ended by comments by goodman made in more recent times. The famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert by benny goodman, columbia records catalogue item sl160, is a twodisc lp of swing and jazz music recorded at carnegie hall in new york city on january 16, 1938. The famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert by benny goodman, columbia records catalogue item sl160, was first issued in 1950. Benny goodman made history in 1938 when he took the stage for his carnegie hall debut. The 1950vintage threealbum set from the concert only solidified its reputation, and an earlier cd release derived from. Jan 14, 2020 benny goodman was at the absolute height of his legendary career when his publicist first suggested they book carnegie hall. At the carnegie hall concert, after the usual theatrics, jess stacy was allowed to solo and. Benny goodman the famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert jon hancock on. For details of all performers, visit wikepedia the famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert.
Benny goodman takes jazz from the nightclubs to the concert. Jan, 2015 battle of swing benny goodman vs glenn miller hosted by john packer ltd. On this allaround excellent cd, benny goodman performs a dozen selections mostly fletcher henderson arrangements with a big band filled with sympathetic players in 1954 and eight other numbers with a pair of smaller units that also feature pianist mel powell and either charlie shavers or ruby braff on trumpets. The famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert live 1950. Battle of swing benny goodman vs glenn miller hosted by. Benny goodman swing classics download ebook pdf, epub. It was one of the first records of benny goodman music issued on the new longplaying format, and one of the first to sell over a million copies.
Whether its a sultry ballad or breathless uptempo cooker, jazz sounds best at legendary carnegie hall. Benny goodmans famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert oxford. Catherine tackley on january 16, 1938 benny goodman brought his swing orchestra to americas venerated home of european classical music, carnegie hall. Benny goodman and the carnegie hall concert of 1938 youtube.
Benny goodman the famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert lp 2record slipcase set columbia masterworks 1950 mono gene krupa, count basie, harry james, lionel hampton. Enjoy the best benny goodman quotes at brainyquote. In the mid1930s, benny goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in america. Goodman left school at 14 to join the american federation of musicians. Recorded from 12 inch black vinyl discs or 78 rpm shellac records, all records were in mint or unused condition. The context section is undoubtedly the best section of the book. Benny goodmans famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert by. Jan 01, 2012 on january 16, 1938 benny goodman brought his swing orchestra to americas venerated home of european classical music, carnegie hall. Reads and rereadsbenny goodmans 1938 carnegie hall. Benny goodman was swinging again last night at a private party at the rainbow grill with a tight, rhythmically supple quartet and several special. Quotations by benny goodman, american musician, born may 30, 1909. Goodman, benny famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert. Barcode and other identifiers matrix runout side 1 runout. The famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert by benny goodman, columbia records catalogue item sl160, is a twodisc lp of swing and jazz music.
This grand reunion of the classic benny goodman quartet from 1936, featuring lionel hampton on vibraphone, teddy wilson on piano, and gene krupa on drums, was met with a. Benny goodmans carnegie hall concert of january 16th, 1938, historically, is the most important concert in jazz history, says phil schaap. His concert at carnegie hall in new york city on january 16, 1938, is. Check out live at carnegie hall 1938 complete by benny goodman on amazon music. By january 16, 1938, the time of this benny goodman carnegie hall concert, gene krupa had already introduced the extended drum solo to jazz, and his star status had helped elevate the role of drummers.
Dont be that way by benny goodman from live at carnegie. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Benny goodman s famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert oxford studies in recorded jazz by catherine tackley 26 oct 2012. Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the event, catherine tackleys monograph, benny goodman s famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert examines the performance in great detail. Jon hancock, the author of benny goodman the famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert, explains what made the concert such a sensation in its time and the lasting impact of the event. Benny goodman, a compilation of his work,live at carnegie hall 1938, 1971. Benny goodman carnegie hall, january 16th, 1938 the. The event has been described as the single most important jazz. The famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert wikipedia. Youtube one oclock jump by benny goodman from live at carnegie hall. I recently finished reading this wonderful book, which.
Jan 01, 2017 benny goodmans famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert by catherine tackley. 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. This book provides the first indepth, scholarly study of this seminal concert and. Jan 12, 2018 jon hancock, the author of benny goodman the famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert, explains what made the concert such a sensation in its time and the lasting impact of the event. Benny goodman s famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert oxford studies in recorded jazz by catherine tackley 26 oct 2012 4. This transfer comes from the 1963 25th anniversary reissue osl160. Benny goodman the famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert. The benny goodman orchestra benny goodman, clarinet, vocal, and leader. Benny goodman takes jazz from the nightclubs to the. Benny goodman s appearance at carnegie hall in 1938, the first time a jazz orchestra performed at the hallowed site, may be the most famous concert in jazz history, but that didnt stop the infamously selfabsorbed goodman from forgetting for over a decade that he had been given a recording of the show. The carnegie hall performance was elevated in part by stacys unplanned piano solo during sing, sing, sing with a swing, around which a great modern legacy has grown. Benny goodman, author, swings for his new book the new. May 01, 2000 rightly proclaimed as being the most significant concert in jazz history, the jan.
Jan 16, 2018 benny goodman takes jazz from the nightclubs to the concert halls eighty years ago, barriers were broken when benny goodman took a mixed race band to play jazz to carnegie hall. This grand reunion of the classic benny goodman quartet from 1936, featuring lionel hampton on vibraphone, teddy wilson on piano, and gene krupa on drums, was met with a sense of reverence and awe by the carnegie hall crowd at the 1973 newport jazz festival. Feb 10, 2009 this is a digitally remastered recording of benny good man live at carnegie hall. Benny goodmans famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert. In benny goodman s 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert, catherine tackley provides the first in depth, scholarly study of this seminal concert and recording. He was a star on radio, on stage and on film, and the label king of. Transfer from the original columbia double lp set osl160 by bob varney. He upheld standards that were never less than the carnegie hall type. The famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert discogs. Benny goodman brings jazz to carnegie hall history. Listen to your favorite songs from live at carnegie hall 1938 complete by benny goodman now.
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. Benny goodman s january 16, 1938, carnegie hall concert is considered the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history. The legendary benny goodman 1938 carnegie hall version of sing sing sing. Similar to benny goodman the famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert vol. Dont be that way by benny goodman from live at carnegie hall. All about goodmans 1938 carnegie hall concert, from the guy. Benny goodman takes jazz from the nightclubs to the concert halls eighty years ago, barriers were broken when benny goodman took a mixed race band to play jazz to carnegie hall. Home services handpicked professionals happiness guarantee. Sorry about it cuttting off at the end but the song is over 12 mins long and you tube only allows a 10 min video.
Goodman, benny the complete legendary carnegie hall 1938. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Following a goodman krupa duet, stacy received a nod from goodman to take a solo. He had an innate dignity about him, coupled with his integrity in music. Benny goodman at carnegie hall, 1938 benny goodmans racially integrated showcase unleashed jazzs great black innovators on a dazzled american public john fordham. F rom billie holiday and benny goodman, to the soulful singers and sizzling instrumentalists of today, carnegie hall has always been home to the finest jazz. The reunion quartet continues with a faithful rendition of dont be that way, which the goodman orchestra premiered 35 years earlier at the historical 1938 carnegie hall spirituals to swing. His concert at carnegie hall in new york city on january 16, 1938, is described by critic bruce eder as the. It was not only the first time jazz was performed in the hallowed hall but also an unprecedentedly publicized presentation of goodman s groundbreaking, racially integrated ensemble. Tackley has done a superb job in tracing the history of carnegie halls jazz and jazzlike concerts. Reads and rereadsbenny goodmans 1938 carnegie hall concert. In the mid1930s, goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in the united states. Also included is music from the film the benny goodman story recorded 1955 featuring many of the original musicians who played with goodman in his haydayand theres more too.
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