Benny Goodman

American jazz musician, band leader

Jazz clarinetist who rose to become the pre-eminent swing bandleader of the 1930s, with an empire that launched many an act.

Born	May 30, 1909
Hometown	Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Height	6'5" (1.96m)

Spouse	Alice Hammond Duckworth (m 1942 - 1978)
Children	Benji Goodman , Rachel Goodman
Parents	David Goodman , Dora Grisinsky

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