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Benny Goodman

American jazz musician, band leader.

Born May 30th, 1909 in Chicago. [ref]

Died June 13th, 1986 at 77 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, clarinetist, composer, conductor, film actor, jazz musician, recording artist, saxophonist
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