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Benny Goodman (1909-1986)
Benny Goodman (1909-1986)
was a clarinetist who played in the jazz and swing styles. Here is a biography.
was a clarinetist who played in the jazz and swing styles. Here is a biography.
Here is Benny playing his signature tune, "Sweet Georgia Brown."
Here is Benny playing his signature tune, "Sweet Georgia Brown."
Buddy Rich (1917-1987)
Buddy Rich (1917-1987)
was a jazz drummer and band leader. When he was a child he also performed songs and tap dances with his parents who were entertainers.
was a jazz drummer and band leader. When he was a child he also performed songs and tap dances with his parents who were entertainers.
Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
was a composer, pianist and band leader who wrote more than 1,00 compositions in his lifetime. Here is Duke and the band playing one of his well-known compositions, "Take the A Train."
was a composer, pianist and band leader who wrote more than 1,00 compositions in his lifetime. Here is Duke and the band playing one of his well-known compositions, "Take the A Train."
Dave Brubeck (1920-2012)
Dave Brubeck (1920-2012)
was a jazz pianist. Here is a 7-minute version of "Take Five," so called because it is in a meter of five--the beats are grouped in fives.
was a jazz pianist. Here is a 7-minute version of "Take Five," so called because it is in a meter of five--the beats are grouped in fives.
Wynton Marsalis (b.1961)
Wynton Marsalis (b.1961)
is a jazz and classical trumpeter and educator from the influential Marsalis family of New Orleans. Here is a video biography and a video of Wynton and his band playing "When the Saints Go Marching In."
is a jazz and classical trumpeter and educator from the influential Marsalis family of New Orleans. Here is a video biography and a video of Wynton and his band playing "When the Saints Go Marching In."
Grace Kelly (b.1992)
Grace Kelly (b.1992)
is a singer and saxophone player from Massachusetts. Here is a fun video of Grace performing theme music from Pokemon.
is a singer and saxophone player from Massachusetts. Here is a fun video of Grace performing theme music from Pokemon.
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