Album · 1955

The Benny Goodman Story, Vol. 1

Released
August 1955
Label
Decca
Catalogue no.
DL-78252
Tracklist
12 tracks
Length
37:52
Country
US

“The Benny Goodman Story, Vol. 1” is an album by Benny Goodman, released in 1955 on Decca. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 37:52. Jazz standards on the record include “Don't Be That Way”, “Slipped Disc”, “Stompin' At The Savoy” and “You Turned The Tables on Me”. The line-up features Allan Reuss (guitar), Benny Goodman (clarinet), Blake Reynolds (alto saxophone, reeds), Conrad Gozzo (trumpet) and Gene Krupa (drums (drum set)).

Who played on The Benny Goodman Story, Vol. 1

  • Allan Reuss guitar all tracks
  • Benny Goodman clarinet all tracks
  • Blake Reynolds alto saxophone, reeds all tracks
  • Conrad Gozzo trumpet all tracks
  • Gene Krupa drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Hymie Shertzer alto saxophone, reeds all tracks
  • Murray McEachern trombone all tracks
  • Stan Getz tenor saxophone, reeds all tracks
  • Teddy Wilson piano all tracks
  • Urbie Green trombone all tracks
  • Chris Griffin trumpet on 11 tracks
  • George Duvivier bass, double bass on 11 tracks
  • Irving Goodman trumpet on 11 tracks
  • Jimmy Priddy trombone on 11 tracks
  • Johnny Best trumpet on 11 tracks
  • Buck Clayton trumpet on 1 track
  • Irving “Babe” Russin reeds on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Let’s Dance — Joseph Bonime, Gregory Stone, Carl Maria von Weber 2:24
  2. A2 Down South Camp Meetin’ — Fletcher Henderson, Irving Mills 3:10
  3. A3 King Porter Stomp — Jelly Roll Morton 2:48
  4. A4 It's Been So Long — Walter Donaldson 3:26
  5. A5 Roll ’em — Mary Lou Williams 3:21
  6. A6 Bugle Call Rag — Billy Meyers, Jack Pettis, Elmer Schoebel 3:05
  7. B1 Don’t Be That Way standard — Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson 4:01
  8. B2 You Turned the Tables on Me standard — Louis Alter 3:02
  9. B3 Goody Goody — Matty Malneck 2:23
  10. B4 Slipped Disc standard — Benny Goodman 4:22
  11. B5 Stompin’ at the Savoy standard — Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson, Chick Webb 2:38
  12. B6 One O’Clock Jump — Count Basie 3:14

Production

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Benny Goodman Story, Vol. 1?

The line-up of The Benny Goodman Story, Vol. 1 includes Allan Reuss (guitar), Benny Goodman (clarinet), Blake Reynolds (alto saxophone, reeds), Conrad Gozzo (trumpet), Gene Krupa (drums (drum set)), Hymie Shertzer (alto saxophone, reeds), Murray McEachern (trombone) and Stan Getz (tenor saxophone, reeds).

Which label released The Benny Goodman Story, Vol. 1?

The Benny Goodman Story, Vol. 1 was released in 1955 on Decca (DL-78252).

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