A Song Is Born, Jam Session - Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Mel Powell

[tazedtofar]

What movie is this from?

[josiah566]

@tazedtofar I put it in the title; A Song Is Born, starring Danny Kaye and Virginia Mayo.

[chettmansberger]

Beautiful sound and film quality! A great tribute to a pricelessly fun film. There simply is no music like the swing & Big Band era, eh?

[josiah566]

@chettmansberger Isn't it? Benny Goodman was the best of the best when it came to big bands and clarinet playing. He could not be matched. :)

[chettmansberger]

@josiah566

Dear Josiah,

You said it all. My Dad played with Benny Goodman in the 30's. Was Glenn Miller's AAf Band throughout Europe, and all the Big Bands before and since that. We lost Dad last year, but were so blessed to have had him for 93 wonderful years.

If you'd like another Youtube treat, look up my Dad, Zeke Zarchy (or Wikipedia). It's an interview that my cousin did of Dad at the mere age of 79. He shares memories of the Big Bands, with the same background music. Enjoy!

[WinfordCobb]

awesome movie. great musicians



[MrMLD72MLD]

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