An expanded version of the groundbreaking racially integrated Benny Goodman Quartet, chiefly notable for incorporating pioneering electric guitarist Charlie Christian. This made it the first group in American jazz to give a guitar solo instrument space since the very different-sounding and much quieter handful of 1920s groups to use the acoustic instrument. Christian's progressive tendencies also meant the group foreshadowed bebop.
Members
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Peggy Leelead vocals?
Benny Goodmanclarinet, eponymous?
Gene Krupadrums (drum set)?
Johnny Smithguitar?
Harry Jaegerdrums (drum set)
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Allan Reussguitar
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Terry Snyderdrums (drum set)?
Allen Hanlonguitar
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Artie Bernsteindouble bass
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Paul Smithpiano?
Tom Morganguitar
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Fletcher Hendersonpiano
Teddy Wilsonpiano
Lionel Hamptonvibraphone
Count Basiepiano
Georgie Auldtenor saxophone
Cootie Williamstrumpet
Charlie ChristianguitarFans
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