Benny Goodman, and Milt Hinton. Appearing in the TV-show "The World of John Hammond", Chicago, 1975

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Benny Goodman and Milt Hinton appearing in the TV-show "The World of John Hammond", Chicago, 1975.

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.

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