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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Hot Mallets
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,...
Read MoreI Got Rhythm
I Got Rhythm Benny Goodman Quartet May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986 Clarinetist and bandleader Benjamin David “Benny” Goodman was born on May 30, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois.A fast learner, he got his musicians union card...
Read MoreHow High The Moon
How High The Moon Lionel Hampton 1961 In a 1961 excerpt from the Italian television show “Winter Garden”, Lionel Hampton is featured performing on vibraphone, piano, & drums with pianist Gorni Kramer’s...
Read MoreI Got A Heartful Of Music
I Got A Heartful Of Music Benny Goodman Quartet 1937 clip This performance featuring the “Benny Goodman Quartet” with Benny Goodman, clarinet; Teddy Wilson, piano; Lionel Hampton, vibes; and Gene krupa, drums; is an...
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Ding Dong Daddy The Original Benny Goodman Quartet 1972 footage This performance was filmed at the last Timex sponsored Jazz show, held at Lincoln Center in New York during 1972 with musicians Benny Goodman, clarinet; Lionel...
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Ding Dong Baby Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra 1956 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share In this short Lionel Hampton sings and plays vibraphone with his Orchestra, performing his song...
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Stealin’ Apples Mel Powell A tribute to the talented swing pianist-arranger Advertisement Pianist and arranger Melvin Epstein (who changed his last name to Powell in 1940) was born on February 12, 1923 in the Bronx, New...
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Flying Home Lionel Hampton 1957 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share This footage captures a 1957 performance of “Flying Home” from Lionel Hampton and his band on Patti...
Read MoreOn the Sunny Side of the Street
On the Sunny Side of the Street Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra April 26, 1937 This record was made in New York City on April 26, 1937 by the “Lionel Hampton Orchestra” featuring Lionel Hampton (vibraphone &...
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