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The Kingdom of Swing

on BBC Radio 2

Malcolm Laycock continues a personal and musical profile of clarinettist Benny Goodman , who defined American swing music. 3: King Porter Stomp
A look at the period in which Goodman and his Orchestra become the era's best-known big band. With input from Ross Firestone , John Hammond , visionary arranger Fletcher Henderson and Goodman himself.

Contributors

Unknown:
Malcolm Laycock
Clarinettist:
Benny Goodman
Music:
King Porter Stomp
Unknown:
Ross Firestone
Unknown:
John Hammond
Unknown:
Fletcher Henderson

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