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Benny Goodman 2

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BENNY GOODMAN


 

  • started playing clarinet at  age 10
  • he was the 9th of 12 children
  • came from a poor immigrant family 
  • he learned to play at his synagogue
  • learned to play classical clarinet, like the "Mozart Clarinet Concerto"
 
"W.A. Mozart"
 
  • loved the music of New Orleans, LA. 
  • at age 16 joined the Ben Pollock Orchestra
  • made solo recordings by the age of 18
 
"King Porter Stomp"
 
  • was originally written by "Jellyroll" Morton
  • named for Jellyroll's friend Porter King

 
 

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