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CAREER SPAN:

Decade
Album Score
# Albums
1930s
2.8110
13
1940s
0.0000
4
1950s
2.5308
13
1960s
0.0000
8
1970s
0.0000
4
1980s
0.0000
6
1990s
2.5809
103
2000s
0.3879
115
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.
Overall Band Score: Benny Goodman is ranked overall as 2.8529 out of 4 stars 2.8529

Benny Goodman Album Rankings

1
Sing, Sing, Sing by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 3.3943 out of 4 stars for Sing, Sing, SingSing, Sing, Sing (3.3943)
A fine all-around single CD, it sums up Benny Goodman's 1935-1939 period on Victor. ...more
  • 109.53
2
On the Air 1937-1938 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 3.2443 out of 4 stars for On the Air 1937-1938On the Air 1937-1938 (3.2443)
This two-CD set was originally issued as a deluxe multi-disc set in Columbia'sMasterworkseries and was intended as a companion piece to Goodman's best-sellingLive at Carnegie Hall, a record so success ...more
3
B.G. in Hi-Fi by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 2.9975 out of 4 stars for B.G. in Hi-FiB.G. in Hi-Fi (2.9975)
On this all-around excellent CD, Benny Goodman performs a dozen selections (mostlyFletcher Hendersonarrangements) with a big band filled with sympathetic players in 1954 and eight other numbers with a ...more
4
Benny Goodman and His Great Vocalists by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 2.5639 out of 4 stars for Benny Goodman and His Great VocalistsBenny Goodman and His Great Vocalists (2.5639)
One doesn't often think of the Goodman band as a repository for great singers, but over the course of the 1940s,the King of Swingframed the band around some vocalists who delivered the goods as well a ...more
  • 7.99
5
Live At Carnegie Hall by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.2409 out of 4 stars for Live At Carnegie HallLive At Carnegie Hall (0.2409)
Although it has been superceded by the remastered, more extensively researched, and longer running Live at Carnegie Hall: 1938 Complete, this two-CD set issued in 1987 is still very worthwhile to the ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
6
Benny Goodman's Golden Era:more Came by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Benny Goodman's Golden Era:more CameBenny Goodman's Golden Era:more Came (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
7
Berlin 1980 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Berlin 1980Berlin 1980 (0.0000)
No review available
8
Small Groups: Class of '39 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Small Groups: Class of '39Small Groups: Class of '39 (0.0000)
No review available
9
Live in the Sixties by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live in the SixtiesLive in the Sixties (0.0000)
No review available
10
Jazz Tribune 13:Benny Goodman Small by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz Tribune 13:Benny Goodman SmallJazz Tribune 13:Benny Goodman Small (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
11
Young Benny Goodman 1928-31 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Young Benny Goodman 1928-31Young Benny Goodman 1928-31 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 16.86
12
Benny Goodman 1934 1935 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Benny Goodman 1934 1935Benny Goodman 1934 1935 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
13
The Best of Benny Goodman by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Best of Benny GoodmanThe Best of Benny Goodman (0.0000)
No review available
14
The Fabulous Benny Goodman by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Fabulous Benny GoodmanThe Fabulous Benny Goodman (0.0000)
No review available
  • 8.00
15
Stompin' at the Savoy by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Stompin' at the SavoyStompin' at the Savoy (0.0000)
No review available
16
All the Cats Join In, Vol. 3 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for All the Cats Join In, Vol. 3All the Cats Join In, Vol. 3 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 24.50
17
Yale Recordings, Vol. 7: Florida Sessions by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Yale Recordings, Vol. 7: Florida SessionsYale Recordings, Vol. 7: Florida Sessions (0.0000)
No review available
  • 4.90
18
Jazz Archives by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz ArchivesJazz Archives (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
19
Basel 1959 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Basel 1959Basel 1959 (0.0000)
This live CD featuring Benny Goodman leading a tentet (sometimes reduced to a sextet or septet) with vibraphonist Red Norvo, trombonist Bill Harris, trumpeter Jack Sheldon, tenor saxophonist Flip Phi ...more
20
Benny Goodman 1937 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Benny Goodman 1937Benny Goodman 1937 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
21
Airmail Special from Berlin 1959 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Airmail Special from Berlin 1959Airmail Special from Berlin 1959 (0.0000)
No review available
22
16 Classic Performances by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 16 Classic Performances16 Classic Performances (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
23
1939-1940 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1939-19401939-1940 (0.0000)
No review available
24
Members Edition by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Members EditionMembers Edition (0.0000)
No review available
25
1935 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 19351935 (0.0000)
This CD traces the evolution of Benny Goodman's orchestra from the beginning of 1935 when they were comparatively unknown to the beginning of July when they were on the brink of success, even though ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
26
Stompin' by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Stompin'Stompin' (0.0000)
No review available
  • 11.98
27
Falling In Love With Benny Goodman by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Falling In Love With Benny GoodmanFalling In Love With Benny Goodman (0.0000)
Falling in Love With Benny Goodman is part of RCA's mid-line Falling in Love With series, which focuses on romantic highlights from classic big-band, swing, and jazz artists. ...more
28
Have a Swinging Christmas by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Have a Swinging ChristmasHave a Swinging Christmas (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
29
Slipped Disc by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Slipped Disc Slipped Disc  (0.0000)
No review available
  • 16.90
30
Yale Recordings, Vol. 8: Never Before Released Recordings from Benny Goodman's Private by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Yale Recordings, Vol. 8: Never Before Released Recordings from Benny Goodman's PrivateYale Recordings, Vol. 8: Never Before Released Recordings from Benny Goodman's Private (0.0000)
No review available
31
Benny Goodman & Friends by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Benny Goodman & FriendsBenny Goodman & Friends (0.0000)
No review available
  • 39.98
32
Bangkok 1956 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Bangkok 1956Bangkok 1956 (0.0000)
This is one of the more unusual live CDs by Benny Goodman, recorded in December 1956 over two days in Bangkok, Thailand. ...more
33
Benny Goodman 1937-1938 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Benny Goodman 1937-1938Benny Goodman 1937-1938 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
34
50 Tracks in One Day With One Hour for Lunch, Of Course by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 50 Tracks in One Day With One Hour for Lunch, Of Course50 Tracks in One Day With One Hour for Lunch, Of Course (0.0000)
No review available
35
Swing Favourites, Vol. 1: 1935-1936: Swing Me a Swing Song by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Swing Favourites, Vol. 1: 1935-1936: Swing Me a Swing SongSwing Favourites, Vol. 1: 1935-1936: Swing Me a Swing Song (0.0000)
No review available
36
1940 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 19401940 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
37
Live Down Under 1973 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live Down Under 1973Live Down Under 1973 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
38
Benny Goodman 1935 1936 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Benny Goodman 1935 1936Benny Goodman 1935 1936 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
39
Complete Legendary 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete Legendary 1938 Carnegie Hall ConcertComplete Legendary 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
40
The Harry James Years, Vol. 1 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Harry James Years, Vol. 1The Harry James Years, Vol. 1 (0.0000)
No review available
41
Swing Defender Vol.2:1937-1952 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Swing Defender Vol.2:1937-1952Swing Defender Vol.2:1937-1952 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
42
Small Groups: 1941-1945 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Small Groups: 1941-1945Small Groups: 1941-1945 (0.0000)
When one thinks of Benny Goodman's small groups, it is generally his original Trio and Quartet (with Lionel Hampton, Teddy Wilson and Gene Krupa) or his sextet with Charlie Christian that comes immed ...more
43
Swing Swing Swing, Vols. 1-5 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Swing Swing Swing, Vols. 1-5Swing Swing Swing, Vols. 1-5 (0.0000)
No review available
44
Live at Carnegie Hall 1978: 40th Anniversary Concert by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live at Carnegie Hall 1978: 40th Anniversary ConcertLive at Carnegie Hall 1978: 40th Anniversary Concert (0.0000)
No review available
  • 57.31
45
Legendary Big Bands by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Legendary Big BandsLegendary Big Bands (0.0000)
No review available
46
Benny Goodman 1938 Vol 2 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Benny Goodman 1938 Vol 2Benny Goodman 1938 Vol 2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
47
Complete Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall Concert 1938 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall Concert 1938Complete Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall Concert 1938 (0.0000)
No review available
48
Jam Session by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jam SessionJam Session (0.0000)
No review available
49
1940-1941 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1940-19411940-1941 (0.0000)
No review available
50
The Complete 1937 Madhattan Room Broadcasts, Vol. 5 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Complete 1937 Madhattan Room Broadcasts, Vol. 5The Complete 1937 Madhattan Room Broadcasts, Vol. 5 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
51
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra: 1936 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Benny Goodman and His Orchestra: 1936Benny Goodman and His Orchestra: 1936 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
52
The First Big Bands 1934-1938 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The First Big Bands 1934-1938The First Big Bands 1934-1938 (0.0000)
No review available
53
Indispensable Benny Goodman, Vol. 3-4 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Indispensable Benny Goodman, Vol. 3-4 Indispensable Benny Goodman, Vol. 3-4  (0.0000)
No review available
54
Let's Dance by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Let's DanceLet's Dance (0.0000)
No review available
55
Featuring Charlie Christian: 1939-41 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Featuring Charlie Christian: 1939-41Featuring Charlie Christian: 1939-41 (0.0000)
Over the course of Benny Goodman's career, the stars often lined up right and he found himself working in tandem with someone every bit as talented as he, whether it was Bunny Berigan, Fletcher Hende ...more
  • 110.95
56
Yale Recordings, Vol. 9 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Yale Recordings, Vol. 9Yale Recordings, Vol. 9 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 9.99
57
Live in Stockholm 1970 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live in Stockholm 1970Live in Stockholm 1970 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 44.95
58
Jazz After Hours by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz After HoursJazz After Hours (0.0000)
No review available
59
Benny Goodman 1938-1939 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Benny Goodman 1938-1939Benny Goodman 1938-1939 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
60
Alternative Takes Vol.01 1928-1937 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Alternative Takes Vol.01 1928-1937Alternative Takes Vol.01 1928-1937 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 12.99
61
Stealin' Apples by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Stealin' ApplesStealin' Apples (0.0000)
No review available
  • 16.99
62
Live in 1937 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live in 1937Live in 1937 (0.0000)
No review available
63
Benny Goodman 1936, Vol 2 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Benny Goodman 1936, Vol 2Benny Goodman 1936, Vol 2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 17.13
64
Big Band Legends by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Big Band LegendsBig Band Legends (0.0000)
No review available
65
The Complete Small Combinations, Vols. 1-2 by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Complete Small Combinations, Vols. 1-2 The Complete Small Combinations, Vols. 1-2  (0.0000)
No review available
  • 19.69
66
In the Mood with Benny Goodman by Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for In the Mood with Benny GoodmanIn the Mood with Benny Goodman (0.0000)
No review available
67
The Best of the Big Bands by Benny Goodman