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'''Benny Goodman''' (Chicago, 30 May 1909 - New York, 13 June 1986) was a prominent and highly successful [[clarinet]] player of the [[swing]] era.

'''Benny Goodman''' (Chicago, 30 May 1909 - New York, 13 June 1986) was a prominent and highly successful [[clarinet]] player of the [[swing]] era.

Inspired by the more rhythmic black bands of Jimmie Lunceford and [[Count Basie]] (as opposed to the more refined approach of [[Duke Ellington]]), he helped bring the [[Big Band]] sound to a wider American, and ultimately world-wide, public.

Inspired by the more rhythmic black bands of Jimmie Lunceford and [[Count Basie]] (as opposed to the more refined approach of [[Duke Ellington]]), he helped bring the [[Big Band]] sound to a wider American, and ultimately worldwide, public.

Although famed in his day for his Big Band, his small-group recordings are still highly regarded - featuring the black pianist [[Teddy Wilson]] and vibraphone player [[Lionel Hampton]], with the white drummer Gene Krupa, it was the first commercially successful mixed-race jazz group.

Although famed in his day for his Big Band, his small-group recordings are still highly regarded - featuring the black pianist [[Teddy Wilson]] and vibraphone player [[Lionel Hampton]], with the white drummer Gene Krupa, it was the first commercially successful mixed-race jazz group.