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Yale Hails Benny with Byron and Another Big Band Aficionado
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See! Hear! by Richard Kamins
The great clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman had a profound effect on American music in the 1930s and 40s. One of the first performers to integrate his touring unit, Goodman also crossed over from the jazz world to classical music more than once in his long career. He also had a prickly personality, managing to alienate many of his fellow musicians and writers. However, his musical accomplishments far outweigh his negative side.Yale University is celebrating Goodman's 100th birthday ...
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