The king of Swing Lives On : A Tribute to Benny Goodman, 1987 - house program. 1987.

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The king of Swing Lives On : A Tribute to Benny Goodman, 1987 - house program. 1987.

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Shaw Festival Collection (University of Guelph)

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Shaw Festival Guild was organized in the early years of the Festival to assist founder, Brian Doherty with the establishment of a permanent theatre. Shaw Guild is instrumental in fundraising campaigns for the Shaw Festival. From the description of Shaw Festival Guild - by-laws, newsletters, minutes of annual meetings, members phone lists, research information for the Shaw Guild Time Capsule, corresp., financial statements for '76, etc., 1973-04. 1973-04. (University of Guelph). World...

Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986

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Benny Goodman was born in Chicago, May 30, 1909. He received his first musical training at a local synagogue, and later studied clarinet with Franz Schoepp. Goodman made his debut at the age of twelve, and left home to become a full-time professional clarinetist when he was sixteen. After a decade of performing as a free-lancer and as a member of Ben Pollak's band, Goodman established his first big band in 1934, and soon it achieved unprecedented success. He won great ac...