Rose Room
Rose Room Benny Goodman Sextet October 2, 1939 This record was produced in New York City on October 2, 1939 by the “Benny Goodman Sextet” featuring Benny Goodman (clarinet & leader), Fletcher Henderson (piano),...
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Solo Flight
Solo Flight Benny Goodman and his Orchestra March 4, 1941 This side was recorded by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra in New York on March 4, 1941 with Benny Goodman, clarinet, and leader; Alec Fila, Jimmy Maxwell, Irving Goodman,...
Read MoreWay Down Yonder In New Orleans
Way Down Yonder In New Orleans Lester Young’s Kansas City Six December 24, 1939 This recording was made live at Carnegie Hall in New York City on December 24, 1939 during one of John Hammond’s “From Spirituals...
Read MoreWaiting For Benny
Waiting For Benny Charlie Christian March 13, 1941 This recording was made during a sound check, turned jam session held on March 13, 1941 by members of the Goodman Orchestra while waiting for Benny Goodman’s arrival in the...
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Hot Mallets Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra 1939 recording This record was made on September 11, 1939 with Lionel Hampton, vibes; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Leon “Chu” Berry, Coleman Hawkins,...
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Swing To Bop Charlie Christian May 12,1941 This historic live recording was made at Minton’s Playhouse in New York City on May 12,1941 with Joe Guy, trumpet; Thelonious Monk, piano; Charlie Christian, guitar; Nick Fenton,...
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Stompin’ at the Savoy Charlie Christian May 12 1941 Guitarist Charlie Christian was born on July 29, 1916 in Bonham, Texas.As a child, he learned guitar to support his sick father. By the mid ‘30s, Christian had made a...
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Lionel Hampton