Benny Goodman
Born | May 30, 1909 |
Hometown | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Height | 6'5" (1.96m) |
Spouse | Alice Hammond Duckworth |
Children | Benji Goodman, Rachel Goodman |
Parents | David Goodman, Dora Grisinsky |
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John Bonham considered him "a god" and Buddy Rich called him "the inspiration for every big-name drummer in the business": the story of Gene Krupa, the king of swing
Drum Heroes: Krupa was "a dazzling blitzkrieg of cymbal and snare drum violence", and one of the most influential drummers ever
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A sweet note
Oct. 19—SHARON — Ken Peplowski's work is hard to identify. And that's a hallmark for jazz musicians. "Every performance is different," Peplowski said. "And you don't know what's going to happen, and that makes it exciting to listen to." A Cleveland native and New York City resident, Peplowski will play Sunday evening with a quartet he assembled at the Apollo Maennerchor Club in Sharon. The ...
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“These Are All Familiar Songs From a Play or a Movie”: As He Drops ‘Stage & Screen,’ John Pizzarelli Celebrates His 40th Year of Recording and Reflects on the Lessons He Learned From His Father, Bucky
The seven-string slinger’s landmark album is a collection of familiar tunes from Broadway and Hollywood spanning 90 years
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Dave Bennett Quartet to perform at Opera House Aug. 25
Listeners will recognize the influences of Benny Goodman, Pete Fountain, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, Chris Isaak, Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins.
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On This Day, Aug. 21: U.S. peeps first total solar eclipse in 38 years
On Aug. 21, 2017, millions watched the United States' first total solar eclipse in 38 years.
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Former Sacramento teacher is a distant descendant of one of the richest people in history
Having a famous ancestor doesn’t always mean much beyond the name
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Jason Becker is Selling an Autographed Peavey Wolfgang Guitar Given to Him by Eddie Van Halen
All proceeds from the sale of the Wolfgang – one of the first 100 ever built – will go to assist Becker's family with the enormous costs of the guitarist's medical care.
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Jason Becker is selling the guitar Eddie Van Halen gave him in their emotional first meeting
The Peavey Wolfgang is one of the first 100 produced – and was signed and played by the late great guitar god during his 1996 visit to Becker’s house
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Crystal Swing Band at Sandstone Ranch and other Longmont events for today
Jun. 20—Today Crystal Swing Band at Sandstone Ranch: Enjoy the evening with the Crystal Swing Band as the group plays Big Band swing favorites from the 1930s and 1940s, featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Harry James and other greats from that era; 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sandstone Ranch Visitors & Learning Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive, Longmont; free; ...
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Phil Faini: 'The Chief' knew how to keep the beat
Jun. 13—Hail to the Chief. If you want to know the unbridled joy Phil Faini had for the wondrous act of making music, just go to his Facebook page. There, you'll find a prominent photograph of the former WVU Creative Arts dean in action. He's not in a tuxedo in a concert hall. Nope. In this candid, the drummer and academician, grinning like a loon, is leading an impromptu percussion concert, ...
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