Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing

Overview

This biography of musical legend Benny Goodman contains testimonials from various contemporaries and scholars, and offers several clips of the man in performance. Nearly two-dozen songs can be heard including "California, Here I Come," "A Fine Romance," "Why Don't You Do Right," "I've Got a Heart Full of Music," and "Bugle Cal Rag."

Directed by Oren Jacoby

Top cast

Benny Goodman

Self (archive footage)

Louis Armstrong

Self (archive footage)

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