George Benson, Benny Goodman, Milt Hinton, And Teddy Wilson. Appearing on Tv-show 'The World of John Hammond', Chicago, 1975

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George Benson, Benny Goodman, Milt Hinton, and Teddy Wilson. Appearing on TV-special "The World of John Hammond" in Chicago, 1975.

George Benson (by name George Washington Benson) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He began his professional career at the age of 19 as a jazz guitarist. A former child prodigy, Benson first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others. He then launched a successful solo career, alternating between jazz, pop, R&B singing, and scat singing. His album Breezin' was certified triple-platinum, hitting no. 1 on the Billboard album chart in 1976.

b. March 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Benny Goodman (by name Benjamin David Goodman) was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the “King of Swing “Goodman's bands started the careers of many jazz musicians. During an era of racial segregation, he led one of the first integrated jazz groups, his trio and quartet. He performed nearly to the end of his life while exploring an interest in classical music.

b. May 30, 1909 in Chicago Illinois.
d. June 13, 1986 in New York City.

Milt Hinton (by name Milton John Hinton) was an American double bassist and photographer. Regarded as the Dean of American jazz bass players, his nicknames included "Sporty" from his years in Chicago, "Fump" from his time on the road with Cab Calloway, and "The Judge" from the 1950s and beyond. Hinton's recording career lasted over 60 years, mostly in jazz but also with a variety of other genres as a prolific session musician.
He was also a photographer of note, praised for documenting American jazz during the 20th Century.

b. June 23, 1910 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
d. December 19, 2000 in Queens, New York.

Teddy Wilson (by name Theodore Shaw Wilson) was an American jazz pianist. Described by critic Scott Yanow as “The definitive swing pianist “Wilson had a sophisticated, elegant style. His work was featured on the records of many of the biggest names in jazz, including Louis Armstrong. With Goodman, he was one of the first black musicians to appear prominently with white musicians. In addition to his extensive work as a sideman, Wilson also led his own groups and recording sessions from the late 1920s to the 1980s.

b. November 24, 1912 in Austin, Texas.
d. July 31, 1986 in New Britain, Connecticut.

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