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The Swing Masters
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Benny Goodman may not have led thee most innovative of the big bands, but he took big bands to new heights of popularity and led the way in showcasing star soloists. Goodman openly expressed his admiration for early African American swing bands, such as Fletcher Henderson’s – Goodman even hired Henderson and his arranger Edgar Sampson.
Goodman’s music was more precise and less spontaneous than some of the better black bands, but he had an ear fro gifted players, the music swung hard, and Goodman played a fine clarinet. Read the rest of this entry »
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