Monday, January 10, 2011

Benny on the Bandstand

Here's a sample of a Benny Goodman PBS special that should be re-released on DVD. It was recorded sometime in 1985 from the NYC Marriott Grand Ballroom and featured a fine band that included Louis Bellson on drums plus the talents of Red Norvo, Teddy Wilson & Rosemary Clooney.

At the time I recorded it on VHS and have uploaded a sample for you to enjoy.

Anyone know the names of other band personnel?
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  1. Let's Dance a Musical Tribute: PBS Telecast, Marriott Marquis Hotel, NYC, october 7, 1985.

    Benny Goodman, cl; Laurie Frink, Randy Sandke, John Eckert, Paul Cohen, tp; Matt Finders, Bobby Pring, Eddie Bert, tbn; Chuck Wilson, Jack Stuckey, Ken Peplowski, Loren Schoenberg, Danny Bank, saxes; Dick Hyman, p; James Chirillo, g; Bob Haggart, b; Louie Bellson, dr.

    Goodman Quartet: Goodmanm, Hyman, Slam Stewart, Bellson,

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  2. Yes it should be on DVD. Most, if not the entire program, can be seen and downloaded from YouTube.

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