In Concert
Benny Goodman (clarinet)
Awards:
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Jazzwise, Recommended Reissue/Archive, February 2023
The result is an exciting melange of old and new, quintet pieces alongside full band items, familiar material versus new stuff, swing mixed with bebop, the clarinet boss sounding animated and...
In Concert
Benny Goodman (clarinet)
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Awards:
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Jazzwise, Recommended Reissue/Archive, February 2023
The result is an exciting melange of old and new, quintet pieces alongside full band items, familiar material versus new stuff, swing mixed with bebop, the clarinet boss sounding animated and...
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SteepleChase is proud to announce the inaugural release of their "In Concert" series of previously unissued live recordings from Falkoner Centret in Copenhagen, where numerous prominent American bands and soloists performed for the very appreciative audiences in the late '50s.
The Swing King Benny Goodman (1909-86) toured Europe in 1959 with his 10-piece band featuring vibraphonist Red Norvo and adding vocalist Anita O'Day on two tracks. This well-attended concert is from October 17, 1959.
Personnel: Benny Goodman (clarinet), Red Norvo (vibes), Russ Freeman (piano), Jimmy Wyble (guitar), Red Wooten (bass), John Markham (drums), Jack Sheldon (trumpet, vocals), Flip Phillips (tenor saxophone), Jerry Dodgeon (alto saxophone, flute), Bill Harris (trombone), Anita O'Day (vocals)
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Awards and reviews
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JazzwiseRecommended Reissue/ArchiveFebruary 2023
February 2023
The result is an exciting melange of old and new, quintet pieces alongside full band items, familiar material versus new stuff, swing mixed with bebop, the clarinet boss sounding animated and interested throughout, even as he sits out a few numbers.
