Ben Pollack was known as 'The father of Swing' because he had an eye for talent and at various times, his band included Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland, and Harry James. If you're old enough, you'll know how famous those guys became later on. When Benny Goodman started with Ben Pollack in 1925, he was only 16!
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
A little more 'religious' music...
Ben Pollack was known as 'The father of Swing' because he had an eye for talent and at various times, his band included Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland, and Harry James. If you're old enough, you'll know how famous those guys became later on. When Benny Goodman started with Ben Pollack in 1925, he was only 16!
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