‘THE KING OF SWING’ – BENNY GOODMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA

GOODMAN, “BENNY” BENJAMIN DAVID.  (1909-1986).  American Jazz musician,  bandleader, and renowned clarinet virtuoso;  known as the “King of Swing”.   A 4 page, folio [8 1/4 x 11 3/4 inches] printed play-bill/brochure for: “Einziges Jazz-Konzert / BENNY GOODMAN / AND HIS ORCHESTRA”, that was held on May 10, 1950, at the “Kongresshaus” in [Zurich, Switzerland].  Goodman is depicted in a full face-bust pose on the cover,  holding his clarinet and has signed the cover along with the following members of his orchestra: Roy Eldridge, [Trumpet]; Charlie Short, [Bass]; Ed Shaughnessy, [Drums]; Dick Hyman, [Piano]; Jean Theilenans, [Guitar]; and Nancy Reed, [Vocals].  The interior pages list, the band members and also the order of songs played.  Previously folded, else very fine condition, a great keepsake of the post war return to normalcy as music and entertainment returned to the European continent.

 

$650.00