Benny Goodman

/ˌbɛni ˌgʊdmən/
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Definitions of Benny Goodman
  1. noun
    United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
    synonyms: Benjamin David Goodman, Goodman, King of Swing
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    bandleader
    the leader of a dance band
    clarinetist, clarinettist
    a musician who plays the clarinet
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