Only a short year before his death and could still play better than anyone on earth. He plays in heaven's jazz band now; I'm sure God needed him as the soloist.
@emperorpenguin64 What a perfect comment... He was incredible, not matter what your musical preferences might be - it's impossible to not recognize the genius in this playing.
Something appears to be "not right" at the beginning. BG doesn't play the whole piece. It becomes obvious at the end when he looks to the piano player, while holding a particular note, that he wants to end it right there. The rest of the group caught on, but clearly something wasn't right.
This video showed Mr. Goodman could be very mellow and well as cooking. Jostanos mentioned Mr. Goodman playing the clarinet for the actor Steve Allen. But Steve Allen needed a lot more help. All agree Steve Allen was terrible; the beginning and end of his movie career there. Wonder why during did not recognize error, and find a decent replacement? Love Stealin' Apples, Sheik of Araby, cookin'; Memories of You nice change thanks a lot for it.
It is a great piece and has always been associated with him. His fingers are shaking in this rendition, but it doesn't seem to detract from his past great performances.
Benny Goodman was one of the best and will be missed.
Piece of trivia: Did you know that when they were making the movie about him, Benny Goodman actually palyed the clarinet for the actor portraying him?
Whoa, take it easy with that piano dude! I'M PLAYING THIS! hahaha Genius! I love him!
michoza1 2 months ago
This was the song I chose to dance with my mother at my wedding. God bless the King of Swing.
Narragansett55 8 months ago
thank you/ what a great song.
JEMCO2008 1 year ago
Lo maravilloso, nunca muere... este es un ejemplo, me encanta!!
concavoconvexo8 1 year ago
Smooth as silk. Like a storyteller...
shueevon 1 year ago
master of clarinet:)
kinql921 1 year ago
wow
honeybee7700 1 year ago
el mejor clarinetista en su genero PARA MI GUSTO
bennygoodman100 1 year ago
un genio della musica.
cimarc58 1 year ago
tassos chalkias nr.1
GreekStyle88 1 year ago
God what a class act and a brilliant musician......
kingorthy 1 year ago
Only a short year before his death and could still play better than anyone on earth. He plays in heaven's jazz band now; I'm sure God needed him as the soloist.
emperorpenguin64 1 year ago 16
@emperorpenguin64 What a perfect comment... He was incredible, not matter what your musical preferences might be - it's impossible to not recognize the genius in this playing.
amoskowitz0103 1 year ago
@you are soooooo wright!
TheBernie2201 1 month ago in playlist More videos from SwingCla
October 7, 1985 @The New York Marriott Marquis Clarinet:Benny Goodman Piano:Dick Hyman Bass:Slam Stewart Drums:Louis Bellson
...................Piano:Dick Hyman
malletgal 1 year ago
is that LARRY DAVID playing the piano...no wonder BG was displeased...LOL
italy4blktop 2 years ago
ES LO MÁS!!!
aimavedo 2 years ago 2
"Memories of You" and the hauntingly beautiful "Goodbye" are my favorites of his. Both Benny and Artie were amazing in there own unique ways.
rickw1954 2 years ago
It's too bad the video cuts away at the end of that song...Frank Sinatra himself surprised Benny by coming out and saying something.
dookykins 2 years ago
It seems like you have the video. Can you give me some info about it? I'd LOVE to get a copy. Please help! Thanks.
zedzil 2 years ago
Something appears to be "not right" at the beginning. BG doesn't play the whole piece. It becomes obvious at the end when he looks to the piano player, while holding a particular note, that he wants to end it right there. The rest of the group caught on, but clearly something wasn't right.
profitleads 2 years ago
Incredible performance by a 76 year old maestro!!!!! Thanks for sharing this ! ! !
chkjns 2 years ago
thanksthansthans
finnne 2 years ago
This really makes me wish I hadn't sold my clarinet. I need to buy it back!!!
Isaiah558thru11 2 years ago
This would be his last televised concert. Louis Bellson is at the drums, Dick Hyman at the Piano and Slam Stewart, I believe on the bass.
kevinvanmeter 2 years ago
my grandpa play this solo in a bigband in 71 age...and very nice too ^^
omahualpa 2 years ago
I wish I could do what he did at his age, still awesome throughout his entire life. We should all be so blessed!!!
ritade45 2 years ago
LEGEND!
pianoman74 2 years ago
kinda feels like he shot the "RAY" at the piano player a couple times during the piece, especially at the end...haha
what a master benny was
djmane1 2 years ago
This video showed Mr. Goodman could be very mellow and well as cooking. Jostanos mentioned Mr. Goodman playing the clarinet for the actor Steve Allen. But Steve Allen needed a lot more help. All agree Steve Allen was terrible; the beginning and end of his movie career there. Wonder why during did not recognize error, and find a decent replacement? Love Stealin' Apples, Sheik of Araby, cookin'; Memories of You nice change thanks a lot for it.
Micaiah03 2 years ago
thank a lot .... merci beaucoup ! ... beaucoup de souvenir sur cet air .
nougatinedu29 3 years ago
I love his music.He's playing with God and other great musicians in heaven.
clarinet343 3 years ago
大好きな彼女の前で吹いてみたい気分になりますね。
p4ffa2t 3 years ago
don't forget this was done less than a year before he died because he died on the 13th june 1986
emmachambers14 3 years ago
Yeah! Great to see and hear him playing his best tune!
Thank´s for this clip!
trumpetharmonica 3 years ago
It is a great piece and has always been associated with him. His fingers are shaking in this rendition, but it doesn't seem to detract from his past great performances.
cstarsoft2000 3 years ago
Thanks for this one. It's my favorite Goodman tune. Also is relevant.
rasrealtor 3 years ago
Benny Goodman was one of the best and will be missed.
Piece of trivia: Did you know that when they were making the movie about him, Benny Goodman actually palyed the clarinet for the actor portraying him?
Jostanos 3 years ago
One of my favorites....I've been waiting for someone to post. I always loved the way Pete Fountain played this too....
tooslimnc 3 years ago