Benny Goodman, born Benjamin David Goodman, was a renowned American jazz saxophonist and bandleader. He was born on May 30, 1909, and passed away on June 13, 1986. Goodman had a profound impact on the development of jazz music during the 1930s to 1950s, and was hailed as the 'King of Jazz'. His musical career was filled with legends, not only promoting the popularity of jazz but also collaborating with numerous musicians, leaving behind many classic works.