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Ross Firestone discusses his book "Swing, Swing, Swing: The Life & Times of Benny Goodman"

BROADCAST: Mar. 26, 1993 | DURATION: 00:32:50

Synopsis

Benny Goodman was one of 12 children and when he was little, his father took him to a synagogue where he learned to play the clarinet. Ross Firestone's book, "Swing, Swing, Swing: The Life and Times of Benny Goodman" is full of information about the musician. Goodman was a perfectionist, always wanting to better at his craft. According to Firestone, as a band leader, Goodman never thanked any musicians that played for him or with him.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 26, 1993

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
32 minutes, 50 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz

People

Musicians Authors, Writers

Tags

Firestone, Ross--Interviews Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986--Biography. Firestone, Ross. Swing, swing, swing. Clarinetists--Biography.--United States Jazz musicians--Biography.--United States Biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs. Hammond, John, 1910-1987 Christian, Charlie, 1916-1942

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