When jazz blended with dance forms becoming swing-jazz, in terms of commercial success it was virtually synonymous with Pop music. Benny Goodman was a major band leader of his era. Swing-jazz in the 1940s was dominating the jukeboxes and their band leaders (Tommy Dorsey, Fletcher Henderson, Jimmie Lunceford, Artie Shaw to mention just a few) attained a very similar Hollywood-star status. Goodman was nicknamed the “King of Swing” and he certainly achieved a high rank within the cultural musical history of United States. Featuring in this recording legends such as Red Norvo on the Vibraphone and Teddy Wilson on Piano.
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1 . My Daddy Rocks Me
2 . China Boy
3 . Don’t Be A Baby, Baby
4 . I’ll Always Be In Love With You
5 . Honeysuckle Rose
6 . Just One Of Those Things
7 . Tiger Rag
8 . Shine
9 . Ain’t Misbehavin’
10 . I Got Rhythm (10″ Version)
11 . I Got Rhythm (12″ Version)
12 . Liza
13 . After You’ve Gone
14 . Slipped Disc
15 . Oomph Fah Fah
16 . She’s Funny That Way
17 . Rachel’s Dream
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Benny Goodman Sextet – “My Daddy Rocks Me” (press play to hear preview)
