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August 12, 1938
The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
Benny Goodman's minimal conducting style embodies 'survival of the fittest,' with little direction beyond gestures; he joins jam sessions with Teddy Wilson and Lionel Hampton, leaving others independent. Promotes Thursday radio show on KEEN.
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Every Man for Himself
As Goodman Conducts
"Survival of the fittest" seems
to typify the spirit of Benny Good-
man's musical style. The King of
Swing's direction consists of noth-
ing more than a few waves of a
pencil, the tapping of his foot and
a nod or two of his head. When he
takes up his clarinet to enter into
a "jam session" with Teddy Wil-
son, pianist and Lionel Hampton,
vibraphonist, the rest of the boys
are left pretty much to their own
devices.
Tune in Every Thursday
8:30 P. M., KEEN. 1370 K.C.
Enterprise All-Negro Program
As Goodman Conducts
"Survival of the fittest" seems
to typify the spirit of Benny Good-
man's musical style. The King of
Swing's direction consists of noth-
ing more than a few waves of a
pencil, the tapping of his foot and
a nod or two of his head. When he
takes up his clarinet to enter into
a "jam session" with Teddy Wil-
son, pianist and Lionel Hampton,
vibraphonist, the rest of the boys
are left pretty much to their own
devices.
Tune in Every Thursday
8:30 P. M., KEEN. 1370 K.C.
Enterprise All-Negro Program
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Benny Goodman
King Of Swing
Jam Session
Teddy Wilson
Lionel Hampton
Survival Of The Fittest
Radio Program
What entities or persons were involved?
Benny Goodman
Teddy Wilson
Lionel Hampton
Story Details
Key Persons
Benny Goodman
Teddy Wilson
Lionel Hampton
Story Details
Benny Goodman's conducting style is minimal, consisting of pencil waves, foot tapping, and head nods, leaving band members to their own devices during jam sessions with Teddy Wilson and Lionel Hampton.