Music Appreciation

appalachiablue

(44,348 posts) Tue Jul 7, 2026, 12:31 AM 13 hrs ago

📀 Stompin' at the Savoy - Benny Goodman Quartet - Teddy Wilson - Lionel Hampton - Gene Krupa

Take 2, 1936. Benny Goodman, King of Swing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Goodman

From 'Hollywood Hotel.' 'I Got A Heartful of Music,' Benny Goodman Quartet, Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa. 1937.

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📀 Stompin' at the Savoy - Benny Goodman Quartet - Teddy Wilson - Lionel Hampton - Gene Krupa (Original Post) appalachiablue 13 hrs ago OP

This version recorded in December 1936 (Wikipedia) Frasier Balzov 13 hrs ago #1

Thanx for the info. Enjoy! appalachiablue 13 hrs ago #2

That rhythm section just keeps chuggin' along NBachers 13 hrs ago #3

Sure does, what a great era for music. My mom and aunts danced to music by BG and appalachiablue 12 hrs ago #4

Yup- My dad was a jazz & big band freak; we grew up with Duke, Ella, Benny, Count Basie & all the great female vocalists NBachers 12 hrs ago #5

Sounds great, what a fun home! Parents enjoying the vibes. Luv all those artists. Tx for the post. appalachiablue 12 hrs ago #6

Interesting - on the second video, Benny forbid his musicians from tapping their feet while playing: unprofessional. 3Hotdogs 6 hrs ago #7

Frasier Balzov

(5,184 posts)

1. This version recorded in December 1936 (Wikipedia)

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 12:40 AM

13 hrs ago

Song comes into the public domain in 2028 (says Alexa).

This performance comes into the public domain in 2031. (Alexa again)

appalachiablue

(44,348 posts)

2. Thanx for the info. Enjoy!

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Reply #1)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 12:49 AM

13 hrs ago

NBachers

(19,688 posts)

3. That rhythm section just keeps chuggin' along

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 12:52 AM

13 hrs ago

appalachiablue

(44,348 posts)

4. Sure does, what a great era for music. My mom and aunts danced to music by BG and

Reply to NBachers (Reply #3)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 01:05 AM

12 hrs ago

Tommy Dorsey live, special times.

NBachers

(19,688 posts)

5. Yup- My dad was a jazz & big band freak; we grew up with Duke, Ella, Benny, Count Basie & all the great female vocalists

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #4)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 01:10 AM

12 hrs ago

Built his own hi-fi in 1955. In our house, the kids were telling the adults to "Turn it down!"

appalachiablue

(44,348 posts)

6. Sounds great, what a fun home! Parents enjoying the vibes. Luv all those artists. Tx for the post.

Reply to NBachers (Reply #5)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 01:15 AM

12 hrs ago

3Hotdogs

(15,804 posts)

7. Interesting - on the second video, Benny forbid his musicians from tapping their feet while playing: unprofessional.