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Benny Goodman
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Goodman's accolades are primarily historical rather than competitive. His 1938 Carnegie Hall concert is often called the most important jazz concert in history. The recording of that night sold over a million copies. He led one of the first integrated jazz groups. His clarinet is held by the Smithsonian. These distinctions, while not traditional awards, mark his lasting impact.
Honours & Distinctions
Smithsonian Holdings
Smithsonian Institution
His clarinet is preserved in the Smithsonian collection.
Records & Feats
First jazz concert at Carnegie Hall
Historic First·1938
Goodman's 1938 concert is widely considered the first jazz concert at Carnegie Hall.
Million-selling LP
Sales Record·1950
The 1938 Carnegie Hall recording became one of the first LPs to sell over a million copies.