“Above all else, [Benny Goodman] was a great player, one of the greatest American music has produced. He brought his absolute talent and his invincible love of music to the fore every time he played. There are many other things connected to society and ethnicity that are often mentioned in a discussion of Benny Goodman but all of them are connected to his overwhelming affection for the art of the music and the fairness it should be allowed to express.”
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Stanley Crouch
Stanley Crouch is an American poet, born on December 14, 1945. His poetry is known for its profound social commentary and unique perspective on black culture. more
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