Benny Goodman The Benny Goodman Hits Collection Vol. 2 1939-53 CD New 8240469137

Benny Goodman was a clarinettist and band leader, equally at home with small bands or fronting a large orchestra, whose music covered the spectrum of jazz and popular music in the four decades spanning World War Two, and who earned the nickname of \u201CThe King Of Swing\u201D as a pioneer of that style of jazz.\n\nHe was so popular that he racked up well over 150 hits in the quarter century or so from 1930 to the early 1950s. Indeed, so successful was his catalogue, this collection has been extended across two volumes: this 68-track 3CD covers the second era from 1939-53, and the 4CD set The Benny Goodman Hits Collection Vol. 1 1931-38 (ACQCD7177) deals with his earlier years.\n\nThis collection comprises all hits with his orchestra and small bands during these years on the Victor, Columbia, Okeh & Capitol labels. It features his No.1 hits from these years Darn That Dream, There\u2019ll Be Some Changes Made, Somebody Else Is Taking My Place, Jersey Bounce and Taking A Chance On a