GORDON GOODWIN’S BIG PHAT BAND: AN EXAMPLE OF THE MODERN BIG BAND by HĂRUŢĂ, PETRU

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“King Porter Stomp” and the Jazz Tradition by Jeffrey Magee

“…Adding luster to “King Porter”’s agency in jazz history, Benny Goodman gave the piece a key role in an account of his band’s legendary performance at the Palomar Ballroom in Los Angeles on the night of August 21, 1935. …”
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Three Kings and the Bright Star of Fame by Emalyn J. Bullis

“…While not difficult to determine who these individuals are, as most of them were hailed and recognized as “Kings” to their respective audiences. Benny Goodman, the King of Swing, in the 1920’s and 30’s helped usher in and popularize the Swing movement. …”
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