Benny Goodman Quotes

Benny Goodman — American Musician born on May 30, 1909, died on June 13, 1986

Benjamin David "Benny" Goodman was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader, known as the "King of Swing"... (wikipedia)

Sometimes when you start losing detail, whether it's in music or in life, something as small as failing to be polite, you start to lose substance.

As soon as it was understood that we could handle things in our own way, it was the thrill of my life to walk out on that stage with people just hemming the band in.

One way or the other, if you want to find reasons why you shouldn't keep on, you'll find 'em. The obstacles are all there; there are a million of 'em.

Too many young musicians today want to win polls before they learn their instruments.

To this day, I don't like people walking on stage not looking good. You have to look good. If you feel special about yourself then you're going to play special.

Benny Goodman Quotes

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