goodman

• Sobrenome ou título respeitoso usado para designar um homem, especialmente alguém de posição social respeitável. No contexto do jazz, refere-se a Benny Goodman, famoso clarinetista e líder de orquestra, figura central da era do swing.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, typically a surname or a title. In this context, it refers to a famous American clarinetist and bandleader who was a key figure in the swing era of jazz.

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   An American jazz clarinetist and bandleader (1909–1986), known as the 'King of Swing', who formed a racially integrated big band and popularized swing music.

   Benny Goodman

   • Goodman's 1938 Carnegie Hall concert is considered a landmark in jazz history.
   • Benny Goodman's band featured both black and white musicians, breaking racial barriers.
   • He was a virtuoso clarinetist who helped define the swing era.