[Goodman, Benny] Collier, James Lincoln. BENNY GOODMAN AND THE
SWING ERA . New York: Oxford University Press, 1989. Hardcover
First Edition First printing. A detailed biography of the
clarinet player and band leader who became known as the 'King of
Swing,' one which documents his career against the Depression
era and the changing social milieu and popular music of the
time. Goodman was the first to hire black musicians for a white
band (Teddy Wilson and Lionel Hampton) and many other musicians,
including Gene Krupa, Harry James and Peggy Lee, got their start
in his band. . Illustrated with 16 pages of photographs;
extensive notes, index. 404 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket
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