by Perry Seibert
synopsis
This biography of musical legend Benny Goodman contains testimonials from various contemporaries and scholars, and offers several clips of the man in performance. Nearly two-dozen songs can be heard including "California, Here I Come," "A Fine Romance," "Why Don't You Do Right," "I've Got a Heart Full of Music," and "Bugle Cal Rag." The DVD release of the documentary contains a discography.
characteristics
- Legend [famous Person]
- Musician
- Swing-music
- Jazz
- Interview
- Bandleader
- Career-retrospective
- Clarinet
- Archival-footage
