This 1955 compilation collects key sides Goodman recorded for Capitol Records between 1944 and 1949, showcasing his enduring popularity beyond the swing years. It presents a more intimate, bebop-influenced sound than his earlier big band work.
- The album was released on the CoolNote label in 1955.
- It features Benny Goodman's small group recordings from the 1940s.
- The compilation was released during a period of transition in Goodman's career.
Benny Goodman was a clarinetist and bandleader who became a hugely popular fixture of American jazz from the swing era. By 1955, Goodman had already dissolved his orchestra and was transitioning into small group jazz and classical recordings.
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