The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert

by Benny Goodman

The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert cover art

Documenting the historic evening when jazz finally gained mainstream acceptance in the elite Carnegie Hall, this recording features star turns from Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, and guest soloists from Count Basie's band. The performance is culturally significant for its high-profile racial integration on stage, effectively serving as the definitive monument to the Swing era.

Genres

  • Big Band
  • Swing

Tracklist

  1. Don't Be That Way
  2. One O'Clock Jump
  3. Dixieland One-Step
  4. I'm Coming Virginia
  5. When Baby Smiles At Me
  6. Shine
  7. Blue Reverie
  8. Life Goes To A Party
  9. Honeysuckle Rose
  10. Body And Soul
  11. Avalon
  12. The Man I Love
  13. I Got Rhythm
  14. Blue Skies
  15. Loch Lomond
  16. Blue Room
  17. Swingtime In The Rockies
  18. Bei Mir Bist Du Schön
  19. China Boy
  20. Stompin' At The Savoy
  21. Dizzy Spells
  22. Sing Sing Sing
  23. Big John's Special