Benny Goodman
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Summary
Benny Goodman was born on May 30, 1909[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on June 13, 1986[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], bandleader[7], clarinetist[8], and jazz musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,930 views/month, #6,316 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Long Ridge Union Cemetery[11]
- Father: David Goodman[12]
- Mother: Dora Grisinsky[13]
- Spouse: Alice Frances Hammond[14]
- Child: Rachel Goodman[15], Benji Goodman[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Native language: English[18]
- Occupation: saxophonist[19], film actor[20], recording artist[21], orchestra leader[22]
- Educated at: Harrison Technical High School[23]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[24], Kennedy Center Honors[25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26]
- Member of: Benny Goodman and His Orchestra[27], Benny Goodman Sextet[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Genre: jazz[30], swing[31], big band music[32]
- Record label: Bluebird Records[33], Capitol Records[34], Chess Records[35], Columbia Records[36], RCA Victor[37]
- Discography: Benny Goodman discography[38]
- Commons category: Benny Goodman[39]
- Archives at: University of Maryland Libraries[40], New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[41], Institute of Jazz Studies[42]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[43]
- Family name: Goodman[44]
- Given name: Benjamin[45], David[46]
- Official website: http://www.bennygoodman.com[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Benny Goodman[48]
- Commons gallery: Benny Goodman[49]
- Student of: Eric Simon[50]
- Manner of death: natural causes[51]
Why It Matters
Benny Goodman has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Dave Grusin[54], a composer[55], b. 1934[56], of United States[57], awarded the Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[58]; Peter Bernstein[59], a composer[60], b. 1951[61], of United States[62], awarded the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score[63], specialised in music[64]; and Peter Appleyard[65], a composer[66], 1928–2013[67], of Canada[68], awarded the Officer of the Order of Canada[69].
FAQs
Where was Benny Goodman born?
Benny Goodman was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Benny Goodman die?
Benny Goodman passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Benny Goodman's parents?
Benny Goodman's father was David Goodman[12]. Benny Goodman's mother was Dora Grisinsky[13].
Who was Benny Goodman married to?
Benny Goodman's spouses include Alice Frances Hammond[14].
What did Benny Goodman do for work?
Benny Goodman worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], bandleader[7], clarinetist[8], and jazz musician[9].
Where did Benny Goodman go to school?
Benny Goodman was educated at Harrison Technical High School[23].
What awards did Benny Goodman receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[24], Kennedy Center Honors[25], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
Who did Benny Goodman influence?
Benny Goodman has been cited as an influence by Dave Grusin[54], Peter Bernstein[59], and Peter Appleyard[65].