Benny Goodman Quiz

Where was Benny Goodman born?

• New York City

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• Atlanta

At what age did Benny Goodman start playing as a professional musician?

• 10

• 14

• 16

• 18

Which band did Benny Goodman join at the age of 16?

• Ben Pollack Orchestra

• NBC Let's Dance Orchestra

• Fletcher Henderson Orchestra

• Kehelah Jacob Synagogue Band

Where did Benny Goodman and his orchestra perform in 1935 that became a turning point in his career?

• Carnegie Hall

• Palomar Ballroom

• Hull House

• Kehelah Jacob Synagogue

Which concert is regarded as the most significant concert in jazz history?

• Benny Goodman's Carnegie Hall Concert

• Benny Goodman's Palomar Ballroom Concert

• Benny Goodman's Let's Dance Concert

• Benny Goodman's Hull House Concert

When did Benny Goodman receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award?

• 1926

• 1935

• 1986

• 2014

What was Benny Goodman's instrument of choice?

• Trumpet

• Saxophone

• Clarinet

• Piano

Who was Benny Goodman's famous vocal collaborator?

• Frank Sinatra

• Elvis Presley

• Peggy Lee

• Billie Holiday

What was the name of Benny Goodman's radio show that made him famous?

• Let's Dance

• Swing Time

• Jazz Hour

• Goodman Grooves

What instrument was Benny Goodman known for playing?

• Trumpet

• Clarinet

• Piano

• Drums