The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Benny Goodman · 1950
122 min · 48 tracks · jazz · swing · big band music
A vibrant tapestry of swing and jazz, woven through exhilarating solos and tight ensemble performances.
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert is an album by Benny Goodman, released in 1950. A vibrant tapestry of swing and jazz, woven through exhilarating solos and tight ensemble performances. This concert is often credited with elevating jazz to a respected art form, showcasing its improvisational brilliance and ensemble cohesion. It was one of the first major live recordings of jazz and has been recognized for its cultural significance, influencing countless musicians and earning a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of swing and jazz, woven through exhilarating solos and tight ensemble performances. Rooted in jazz and swing.
What makes The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert by Benny Goodman notable?
This concert is often credited with elevating jazz to a respected art form, showcasing its improvisational brilliance and ensemble cohesion. It was one of the first major live recordings of jazz and has been recognized for its cultural significance, influencing countless musicians and earning a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame. By 1950, Benny Goodman was established as the 'King of Swing,' following his breakthrough in the late 1930s. The 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert marked a significant moment in his career, capturing the essence of his orchestra's dynamic performances at a time when jazz was gaining mainstream popularity. This album served as a historical document, reviving the concert that solidified Goodman's status in music history.
How many songs are on The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert?
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert has 48 tracks, running approximately 122 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 [Benny Goodman 1950 introduction] 0:53
- 2 Don't Be That Way Standout 4:27
- 3 Sometimes I'm Happy 4:11
- 4 One O'Clock Jump 6:34
- 5 [applause / transition to Twenty Years of Jazz] 0:41
- 6 Sensation Rag 1:19
- 7 I'm Coming Virginia 2:11
- 8 When My Baby Smiles at Me 0:50
- 9 Shine 1:08
- 10 Blue Reverie 3:12
- 11 [applause / transition back to Goodman orchestra] 0:21
- 12 Life Goes to a Party 4:04
- 13 [setting up for jam session] 0:46
- 14 Honeysuckle Rose Standout 16:35
- 15 [applause / setting up & tuning up for BG small groups] 0:59
- 16 Body and Soul 3:10
- 17 [applause as Lionel Hampton enters] 0:26
- 18 Avalon 4:22
- 19 The Man I Love 3:27
- 20 I Got Rhythm 4:40
Disc 2
- 1 Blue Skies 3:25
- 2 Loch Lomond 2:53
- 3 [applause / Benny Goodman's "no encore" announcement] 1:13
- 4 Blue Room 2:49
- 5 Swingtime in the Rockies 2:24
- 6 [applause / Martha Tilton returns to the stage] 0:21
- 7 Bei mir bist Du schön 3:54
- 8 [applause / setting-up for BG small groups] 0:31
- 9 China Boy 4:58
- 10 Stompin' at the Savoy 5:41
- 11 [applause / BG Quartet continues but changes program] 0:23
- 12 Dizzy Spells 5:37
- 13 [applause / transition back to Goodman orchestra for finale] 0:40
- 14 Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing) Standout 12:02
- 15 [applause until encores] 1:02
- 16 If Dreams Come True 2:33
- 17 [applause for second encore] 0:20
- 18 Big John's Special 3:40
- 19 [silence] 0:06
- 20 Introduction 0:26
- 21 Don't Be That Way Standout 0:21
- 22 Twenty Years of Jazz 0:16
- 23 Blue Reverie 0:24
- 24 Life Goes to a Party 0:27
- 25 Body and Soul 0:46
- 26 Avalon 0:24
- 27 Swingtime in the Rockies 0:18
- 28 Conclusion 0:15
Release Date
January 1, 1950
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
122 min 51 sec
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