1. Benjamin Goodman
Isaac Hawkins
“The King of Swing”

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, and Teddy Wilson

7. 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

8. 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