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“When I first arrived (in New York), it seemed to me the most terrifying city in the world... all those big buildings. I remember walking on Broadway, looking up at this huge, mountainous place-and being so lonely. But things started to clear up when I met a few people on the street whom I'd met before-all of a sudden there got to be a certain familiarity about the place, and the terror kind of evaporated. There was a lot of playing going on, and the New Yorkers, of course, were a completely different crowd from what I'd known.”

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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. more

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