The Benny Goodman Story

Meet Benny Goodman, a young clarinetist with a passion for music, as he navigates his journey from classical training to jazz stardom in 1940s America. With the guidance of bandleader Kid Ory and the support of jazz lover John Hammond, Benny builds a reputation that takes him from small-time bands to the big leagues, with performances at Carnegie Hall and on popular radio shows. Along the way, he finds love and acceptance with society girl Alice Hammond, who becomes his future wife, and proves himself as one of the greatest clarinetists of all time.