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Benny Goodman
American jazz clarinetist and bandleader (1909–1986).
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Benny Goodman was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader. Born on 30 May 1909 in Chicago, Goodman died on 13 June 1986 in New York City at the age of 77.
Goodman studied at Harrison Technical High School. Honours include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
With a Wikipedia article in 65 languages, Benny Goodman is No. 7,735 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 30 May 1909, Chicago
- Died
- 13 June 1986, New York City (aged 77)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Composer, conductor, bandleader
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Harrison Technical High School
- Plays
- Clarinet
- Genres
- Jazz, swing, big band music
- Labels
- Bluebird Records, Capitol Records
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 65
Did you know
77
Lived to 77.
30 May
Shares a birthday with Peter the Great and Mikhail Bakunin.
556
One of 556 people in the Index born in Chicago, with Walt Disney.
65
Has a Wikipedia article in 65 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Benny Goodman
- FatherDavid Goodman
- MotherDora Grisinsky
- SpouseAlice Frances Hammond
- ChildRachel Goodman
- ChildBenji Goodman
Honours and works
Awards
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award1986
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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