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Annotated Bibliography
Primary Sources
“Archival Collections.” Carnegie Hall, www.carnegiehall.org/About/History/Archives/Archival-Collections. This source is a picture advertising the first swing concert in the history of Carnegie Hall. It is from the Carnegie Hall website in a section titled “Archival Collections.” This source is used to get a better idea of the event through visuals in the section “Carnegie Hall.”
Associated Press. “Benny Goodman And Swing Band Make Carnegie Hall Hit.” Newspapers.com . The Tampa Tribune , 16 January 1938, p.63. This source is an article about Benny and his swing band performing at Carnegie Hall. It is called “Benny Goodman And Swing Band Make Carnegie Hall Hit.” This source is used to add more information about the Carnegie Hall performance in the section “Carnegie Hall.”
Associated Press. “Goodman broke barriers by integrating his bands.” Newspapers.com . The Greenville News , 15 June 1986, p.5. This source is a picture of the Goodman quartet reuniting in 1955. It was found in a newspaper article called “Goodman broke barriers by integrating his bands.” This source is also the article itself. Both were used in the section “Integrated Bands” on the website.
Associated Press. “Summer, Jackson winners.” Newspapers.com . R eno Gazette-Journal , 19 January 1980, p.3. This source is a picture of Benny and Barry Manilow receiving Grammys. It is from a newspaper article. This source is used to show more of Benny’s accomplishments in the “Achievements” section.
"A Street in Chicago's Ghetto." UIC, 2017, maxwellhalsted.uic.edu/home/ghetto-living-cheap-economics-west-side/. This source is a picture of the Maxwell street ghetto. It was found in an article called “Ghetto Living West Side.” This picture is used to show the place that Benny grew up in the section “Early Years.”
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Baron, Stanley. Benny, King of Swing: A pictorial biography based on Benny Goodman’s personal archives. William Morrow and Company, inc., 1979. This source is a pictorial biography that covers Goodman’s life from when he was a child, through his adult years. It goes through this story in words and then pictures. It provided several pictures that were used throughout my website.
“Benny Goodman.” Carnegie Hall, www.carnegiehall.org/about/history/carnegie-hall-icons/benny-goodman. This source is a picture of Benny Goodman and his orchestra at Carnegie Hall. This source is from the Carnegie Hall website. It is used in the section “Carnegie Hall” to show one of the groups that performed that day at Carnegie Hall.
“Benny Goodman Brings Jazz To Carnegie Hall.” Music History Calendar, 2020, calendar.songfacts.com/january/16/1647. This source is a picture of Benny playing the clarinet. This source is from an article called “Benny Goodman Brings Jazz To Carnegie Hall.” It is used on the page “Conclusion” to wrap up the website with a picture showing Benny doing what he loved.
"Benny Goodman's Clarinet." Smithsonian Magazine, April 2009, www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/benny-goodmans-clarinet-60074919/. This source is a picture of Benny Goodman and his clarinet. This source is from an article titled “Benny Goodman’s Clarinet.” It is used on the home page to show Benny Goodman the way he always was, with his clarinet.
Bennygoodman.com Editors. Benny Goodman: The Official Website of the King of Swing, www.bennygoodman.com. This source is a website that has a biography, quotes, achievements, and a timeline. This is a primary source because it was used for a quote in the website on the page titled “Achievements.”
Benny Goodman Quartet. “I Got A Heartful Of Music.” Hollywood Hotel . 20 December 1937. This source is a video of the Benny Goodman Quartet (Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton, and Gene Krupa) performing “I Got A Heartful of Music.” This performance is from the movie “Hollywood Hotel.” It is used in the section “Integrated Bands” to provide an example of the integrated band’s performance.
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“Benny Goodman Small Groups: Tribute to the ‘King of Swing.’” Napa Valley Jazz Society, nvjs.org/feature/tribute-to-benny-goodman-small-groups/. This source is a picture of the Benny Goodman Trio performing. It is from an article called “Benny Goodman Small Groups: Tribute to the ‘King of Swing.’” This source is used on the page “Integrated Bands” to show one of his integrated music groups.
Feather, Leonard. “Fond memories of Benny Goodman.” Newspapers.com . T he Press Democrat , 15 September 1986, p.29. This source is a news article about the importance of Benny’s life. It is called “Fond memories of Benny Goodman.” This source is used in the page “Achievements” to show more about what he accomplished.
Firestone, Ross. Swing, Swing, Swing: The Life & Times of Benny Goodman. WW Norton & Company, 1993. This source includes several quotes from Goodman and others that knew him. They are from a biography that goes through his life, including several pictures. The quotes are used throughout the website.
Glackin, William. “Swung by Goodman: His groups blew miracles into the air.” Newspapers.com . The Sacramento Bee , 22 June 1986, p.230. This source is a picture of Benny at an older age on the balcony of his New York apartment. It is from a newspaper article called “Swung by Goodman: His groups blew miracles into the air.” This source is used on the page “Conclusion” to show Goodman at an age close to when he died.
Goodman, Benny. “Benny Goodman - 1981 Interview.” Interview by Greg Jackson, All About Jazz , uploaded by Marc Myers. 29 March 2016, news.allaboutjazz.com/benny-goodman-in-1981.php. This source is an interview of Benny Goodman from 1981. This source is from a website called “All About Jazz” in a section titled “Benny Goodman In 1981.” This source is used to describe more about the Carnegie Hall performance in 1938.
Graham, Chuck. “Concert will celebrate the King of Swing.” Newspapers.com . Arizona Daily Star , 5 November 2010, p.C5. This source is a newspaper headline referring to Goodman as the “King of Swing.” It is from a newspaper article. It is used in the page titled “Conclusion” to reiterate Goodman’s Randall 4
nickname and his impact on American culture as there is a concert being put on in memory of him, many years after his death.
Heron, W. Kim. “‘King of Swing’ Benny Goodman dies at 77.” Newspapers.com . Detroit Free Press, 14 June 1986, p.11. This source is an article about Benny’s death. It is called “‘King of Swing’ Benny Goodman dies at 77.” It is used in the section “Later Years” to provide more information about his death.
Hill, Gladwin. “Benny Goodman ‘Wows ’em’ At Carnegie Hall.” Newspapers.com . The Morning Call , 17 January 1938, p.2. This source is an article written the day after the Carnegie Hall performance. The article is called “Benny Goodman ‘Wows ’em’ At Carnegie Hall.” It is used to explain more about the Carnegie Hall performance in the section “Carnegie Hall.”
“Kennedy Center Honors.” Lillian Gish, lilliangish1893.com/kennedy-center-honors-show-taped-for-airing-christmas-night-1982/. This source is a picture of Benny with other people who won the Kennedy Center award in 1982. It is from an article called “Kennedy Center Honors show taped for airing Christmas night – 1982.” This source is used in the section “Achievements” to show some of his several awards.
“Live Rare Footage from the 1938 Jazz Concert in Carnegie Hall featuring Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa.” Vimeo, 2013, uploaded by Tom Castagna, vimeo.com/66998954. This source is a video of Benny Goodman’s performance of Sing, Sing, Sing, at Carnegie Hall in 1938. This source is titled “Live Rare Footage from the 1938 Jazz Concert in Carnegie Hall featuring Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa.” It is used in the section “Carnegie Hall” to give an example of one of his many performances of this song.
Lyon, Jeff. “Benny remains a good man with the clarinet.” N ewspapers.com . South Florida Sun Sentinel , 15 July 1985, p.30. This source is an image of Benny Goodman when he is older playing his clarinet. It is from a newspaper article called “Benny remains a good man with the clarinet.” This source is used in the section “Later Years” to show Goodman at an older age. Randall 5
Palumbo, Fred. “Benny Goodman at rehearsal with his new group.” Library of Congress, Reproduction no. LC-USZ62-130041, 1952, www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002695233/. This source is an image of Benny Goodman’s 1952 Octet surrounding a piano at a rehearsal. This source is from the Library of Congress from a section called “Benny Goodman at rehearsal with his new group.” This source is used to show more of Benny Goodman’s integrated groups in the section “Thesis.”
“Performance History Search.” Carnegie Hall, www.carnegiehall.org/About/History/Performance-History-Search?q=swing&dex=prod_H S&end=-1008615600. This source is records of past Carnegie Hall performances. It is from a section of the Carnegie Hall website called “Performance History Search.” It is used as a timeline with several different performance records.
Siegel, Norman. “Maestro Benny Goodman-- Unchallenged King of Swing.” Newspapers.com . The Pantagraph , 20 June 1938, p.5. This source is a newspaper article about Benny Goodman, the “King of Swing.” It is an article called “Maestro Benny Goodman-- Unchallenged King of Swing.” This source is used as a beginning to the section “Intro to Swing” to show part of Benny’s large impact on swing music.
“The Swing Era.” Swing Era Music, www.swingeramusic.com/history-swing-era/. This source is an advertising poster for Benny’s Palomar performance. It is found in an article called “The Swing Era.” This source is used in the section “Intro to Swing” to show visuals of the Palomar Performance.
“Top Five Best-Selling Jazz Albums.” Newspapers.com. The Observer , 12 April 1998, p.74. This source is a picture of the top five best-selling jazz albums. It was from a newspaper article called “Top Five Best-Selling Jazz Albums.” This source is used in the section “Achievements” to show more of his success.
Secondary Sources
Baron, Stanley. Benny, King of Swing: A pictorial biography based on Benny Goodman’s personal archives. William Morrow and Company, inc., 1979. Randall 6
This source is a pictorial biography that covers his life from when he was a child, through his adult years. It goes through this story in words and then pictures. This source provided information about his childhood and family in the first, written, half.
Bennygoodman.com Editors. Benny Goodman: The Official Website of the King of Swing, www.bennygoodman.com. This source is a website that has a biography, quotes, achievements, and a timeline. This is a secondary source because it was not written by someone that was there for these events. This source provided me with several of his awards and other achievements, quotes, and information from the timeline.
Cline-Ransome, Lesa. Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the First Black-and-White Jazz Band in History. Holiday House, inc., 2014. This source is a children’s book focusing on the lives of both Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson from when they were young to when their lives crossed paths and they performed together. It also includes a timeline and explanation of several famous jazz musicians at the end of the book. This is a secondary source because it was written by someone who was not at the events of it. This source provided useful information, especially in the timeline at the end.
Collier, James Lincoln. Benny Goodman and the Swing Era. O xford University Press, 1989. This is a biography about the life of Benny Goodman. It explains his early years through his entire life and his legacy. This source provided me with great information on his legacy.
Firestone, Ross. Swing, Swing, Swing: The Life & Times of Benny Goodman. WW Norton & Company, 1993. This is a biography written about the life of Benny Goodman. It is an important source because it goes over his childhood through his entire life and his impact after death. It highlights his music career from his first performance to nearly every group that he was in until his death. This source provides me with strong background information and information about the Carnegie Hall performance.