Track Listings (20) - Disc #1| All Artists: Benny Goodman Title: Ken Burns JAZZ Collection: Benny Goodman Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Sony Original Release Date: 11/7/2000 Release Date: 11/7/2000 Genres: Jazz, Pop Style: Swing Jazz Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 074646144527, 5099750103524 |
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This 77-minute survey of Benny Goodman's music begins with a teenaged clarinet virtuoso first establishing himself in the context of late 1920s Chicago jazz, then rapidly moving on to New York. In the process, he recorded ... more » |
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Amazon.com This 77-minute survey of Benny Goodman's music begins with a teenaged clarinet virtuoso first establishing himself in the context of late 1920s Chicago jazz, then rapidly moving on to New York. In the process, he recorded with leading bands of the day, such as Red Nichols and his Five Pennies, and masters, like pianist Fats Waller. Goodman virtually created the swing era by combining the work of the best African American arrangers, such as Fletcher Henderson and Mary Lou Williams, with the best white musicians, like himself and drummer Gene Krupa, wrapping it up in a tightly rehearsed package. Recordings like "King Porter Stomp" and the extended "Sing, Sing, Sing" retain their excitement more than 60 years after they were recorded. Goodman also broke down social barriers when he featured black musicians on stage in his small groups, and those bands are well represented here. The trio with pianist Teddy Wilson plays "Body and Soul," "Avalon" adds vibraphonist Lionel Hampton, and there are four tracks by the sextet that introduced the great electric guitarist Charlie Christian to the world. Other highlights include the hit "Why Don't You Do Right," with an insinuating vocal by a young Peggy Lee, and the modernist "Undercurrent Blues" from 1949. --Stuart Broomer Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsGreat for Goodmaniacs and new listeners alike! 03/06/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "This CD is an excellent pick for Benny Goodman fans and collectors and new listeners alike! It's (more or less) in chronological order, starting with Benny's early days in the Ben Pollack band, to the beginnings of his own orchestra, the peak of his orchestra (including 2 selections from Carnegie Hall!), his small-group focused period, and finally an experiment in the bop-influenced sound. The early-period songs are a real treat; you'd probably have to buy quite a few albums from several different bands to acquire these titles featuring Goodman. Most fans will already have many of numbers featuring the orchestra at its peak, but don't let that stop you from buying this album! It's always worth listening to several different recordings of the same song (differnt solos, different tempo, etc.). "Benny Rides Again" is an excellent choice for this CD; it shows that Benny could still swing a full orchestra, even past its peak. Also, it is a very unique composition, using counterpoint (I think) instead of the standard call-and-response. The small group numbers are simply wonderful, and "Undercurrent Blues" is a sample of Benny trying out a sound similar to that of Woody Herman's later Herds. All in all, I highly recommend this CD to everyone, especially those just beginning to take interest in Goodman's music." You turned the tables on me Arise Therefore | Orange, MA United States | 03/13/2003 (4 out of 5 stars) "The music on this disc swings delightfully. It has a warm, friendly quality that can only remind you of your own good moods. There are tracks from the Trio, Quartet, Sextet, and Orchestra. Some live, and some studio. Although you may want to know that the following tracks are live and not the original studio recordings: King Porter Stomp, Roll `Em, You Turned the Tables on Me, Don't Be That Way, Avalon, and Goodbye. This was initially a bit of a disappointment and I wish it was stated on the printed song list as it would have informed my decision to buy this particular collection. (I was looking for the original studio recordings of a few of these tunes) I had to detract a star for this. But that aside, it's a fantastic collection! The first five tracks are early recordings of Benny before he had his own band. They begin with Ben Pollack's Orchestra from 1927 then proceed through Jimmy Bracken's Toe Ticklers from '29, Red Nichols from '30 and Ted Lewis from '31. The collection then begins the Benny Goodman Orchestra proper at track 6 and proceeds somewhat chronologically through the 30's, making brief stops in the 40's and 50's before coming to the end. This format works pretty well but can only provide a rocket-fast overview of a massive body of work. If you are beginning a curiosity about Benny Goodman, this is a good place, but not the best place to start. I'd recommend a collection of studio recordings such as the one from Bluebird called "Sing, Sing, Sing" If you are already familiar with BG, then this disc is a great offering of live and scattered-date recordings Either way, it is a fantastic collection crackling with energy and sure to entertain." Meet the King of Swing John G. Geier | Sherman, TX United States | 07/17/2004 (4 out of 5 stars) "Here is a compilation which should appeal to old and new Benny Goodman collectors alike. It contains some of his most popular big-band hits and essential small-group recordings but also includes some rare recordings from his formative years before he became "The King of "Swing".
Anyone interested in exploring the development of Benny Goodman as an instrumentalist and bandleader will enjoy this CD. Along with Goodman, this collection includes fine performances from other jazz greats such as Fats Waller, Jack Teagarden, Lionel Hampton and Charlie Christian, just to name a few. The recordings in this collection are both historically significant and just plain enjoyable to hear." |
