Benny Goodman
Biography
Benny Goodman was a renowned American jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the "King of Swing." He led one of the most popular swing big bands in the US from 1935 to mid-1940s, featuring an integrated jazz group during a time of racial segregation. His Carnegie Hall concert on January 16, 1938, is considered one of the most important jazz concerts in history.