Benjamin Goodman Isaac Hawkins “The King of Swing”

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Benjamin Goodman Isaac Hawkins “The King of Swing”

Early Life Grew up in Chicago Illinois Raised in a poor family Received lessons in a local synagogue Family He had 11 siblings His father was killed when he was 15 This caused him to become the main income for his family

Career Beginnings Benny moved to Los Angeles after his father died He participated in the Ben Pollack band when he moved there He then moved to New York with the band a year later Benjamin left the band shortly after arriving in New York This allowed him to become a freelance musician

Historical Impact Benjamin Goodman is one of the most influential musicians in the swing era He was the one of the first band leaders to integrate his band in this era His skill enabled him to receive a Grammy

Nonbiased Band Leader Lionel Hampton Teddy Wilson He played the vibraphone Teddy Wilson Teddy was a pianist Benny once said, "If a guy's got it, let him give it. I'm selling music, not prejudice." Both men were African Americans They were both given the opportunity to participate in the Benny Goodman Band

Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, and Teddy Wilson

Carnegie Hall Benjamin Goodman was the leader of the first jazz band to perform in Carnegie Hall This is one of the most prestigious classical music halls in America He performed with other musicians such as Count Basie and Duke Ellington

Longevity Benny Played from the young age of 10, to the age of 77 His last performance was only days before his death in 1986