Benny: King of Swing [Hardcover]

Benny Goodman (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd (October 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500012202
• ISBN-13: 978-0500012208
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 8.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,936,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing!, June 26, 2000

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Mary-Lou Kazilis (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Benny: King of Swing (Hardcover)

My daughter Krys has recently been downloading some swing music, and I couldn't help but notice many of the tracks were from Benny Goodman! The Kwong family is a musically gifted household and eversince little Kryssy-poo has taken up her clarinet lessons, it's been all Benny all day long!

I originally bought "Benny: King of Swing" for her as a Christmas gift, and let me tell you...that little smile of hers just lit up at the sight of good ol' Benny on the front cover. Each page is filled with tiny tidbits and snapshots from the life of who is surely one of the greatest musicians of all time. It makes an interesting read, and some of the pictures are remarkable.

Pick up this book! You'll fall in love with it, and hopefully even gain a better appreciation for the music of Mr. Goodman. CLARINET RULES! ROCK ON, BENNY BABY!