The Benny Goodman Quartet, to mark the 80th anniversary of their 1938 concert at Carnegie Hall.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

From "Hollywood Hotel" the Benny Goodman Quartet with Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton, and Gene Krupa with "I Got A Heartful Of Music":

Benny Goodman, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Teddy Wilson, piano; Gene Krupa, drums. With George Duvivier on bass. Hey, that Lionel Hampton's gotta be the King of Swing! Early 70s?

[niyad]

1. thank you!!

[jmbar2]

2. Utter joy - thank you.

Gene Krupa has Elvis-like appeal in his early days. Wow.

[marble falls]

3. And now for something completely different from Benny Goodman.....

[eppur_se_muova]

4. O! M! G! Mixing of the races on stage ! How will civilization survive ??

Hard to believe what a big deal that was at the time.

An appropriate post for MLKJ day. Thanks, mahatma !

[Plucketeer]

5. INSPIRATIONAL

Born in '45, I was immersed in this sorta music as it thrived. I hope it never goes silent - even after I do. If this crew can't get your toes tappin', you may well have joined them

Thanks for posting this. Sets the tone for the coming day!

[longship]

6. Here's "Sing, Sing, Sing" from the same Carnegie Hall concert.

It brought the house down. Gene Krupa and his relentless tom-toms!!

Just wonderful!

Oops! Forgot the link! My bad!