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  1. 40 years ago today, #BennyGoodman, American clarinetist and bandleader, known as the 'King of Swing' ("Stompin' at the Savoy"; Moonglow"; "Sing, Sing, Sing"), died of heart attack at 77.
    #RIP 🥀🕯️

  2. On 30 May 1909: #BennyGoodman, American clarinetist and bandleader, known as the 'King of Swing' ("Stompin' at the Savoy"; Moonglow"; "Sing, Sing, Sing"), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1986).
    #HappyBirthday #RIP 💔🕊️

  3. #DemandezLeProgramme :
    1940 - Benny Goodman and his Orchestra featuring Lionel Hampton, Charlie Christian, Fletcher Henderson, Ziggy Elman, Helen Forrest - Vogue Ballroom - Los Angeles
    #jazz #BennyGoodman #LionelHampton #CharlieChristian

  4. 90 years ago today, #BennyGoodman and His Orchestra record "Stompin' at the Savoy" for Victor Records in Chicago, Illinois.

  5. On January 18, 1944: The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City hosts a jazz concert for the first time; performers include #LouisArmstrong, #BillieHoliday, Lionel Hampton, #MildredBailey, Red Norvo, Roy Eldridge, Jack Teagarden, and #BennyGoodman via remote hookup.

  6. Musical Interlude: Here's a lively paean to cold and wintry weather. Peggy Lee was playing in my head this morning, so it seems right to close out the day with her.

    "Winter Weather," performed by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, with Peggy Lee.

    youtube.com/watch?v=EG9DA-dSu8Y

    #MusicalInterlude #BennyGoodman #PeggyLee #BigBand #WinterMusic