First Name
Benny
Last Name
Goodman
Full Name
Benjamin David Goodman
Other Names
King of Swing
"King of Swing"
"The Professor"
"Patriarch of the Clarinet"
"Swing's Senior Statesman"
Benjamin David Goodman
Benny Goodman
Age
Date of Birth
30 May 1909
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date of Death
13 June 1986
Location of Death
New York City, New York, USA
Cause of Death
Heart Attack
Build
Average
Hair Color
Black
Star Sign
Gemini
Religion
Jewish
Ethnicity
White
Nationality
American
Occupation
Musician, bandleader, songwriter
Claim to Fame
Theme Songs: "Let`s Dance" and "Goodbye
Music Genre
Jazz, Classical Music Entry
Music Style
Big Band, Swing, Sweet Bands, Classical
Music Mood
Elegant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Confident, Joyous, Rousing, Energetic, Exuberant, Warm, Carefree, Sophisticated, Stylish, Laid-Back/Mellow, Refined/Mannered, Sweet, Playful, Gleeful, Sentimental, Freewheeling, Fun, Bright
Instrument
Clarinet, Bandleader
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