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Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman, born Benjamin David Goodman, (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American musician, known as King of Swing, Patriarch of the Clarinet, The Professor, and Swing's Senior Statesman. Goodman was regarded by some as a demanding taskmaster, by others an arrogant and eccentric martinet. Many musicians spoke of The Ray, Goodman's trademark glare that he bestowed on a musician who failed to perform to his demanding standards.

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Chris Connor

Chris Connor (November 8, 1927 - August 29, 2009) was an American jazz singer known for her distinctive style and expression. Born in Kansas City, her father was an eminent musician and Chris soon studied and became proficient in the clarinet.
Chris joined the "Snowflakes", a vocal group of Claude Thornhill's band, and moved on to become Stan Kenton's lead singer. She recorded for Bethlehem records originally and then began a long association with Atlantic records.

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Paul Lamb

Originally Paul Lamb and the Kingsnakes, a UK based blues combo dominated by the impressive Paul Lamb, weened as a harp player on Sonnyboy Williamson the 1st, Noah Lewis and Sonny Terry. Paul's style followed country blues for a while before he became an impressasio in the more amplified Chicago harmonca style. Boogie harp is what Lamb plays best but never forgets the likes of Sonny Terry.

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The Lucky Strikes

There is more than one artist called The Lucky Strikes. 1) The Lucky Strikes are a swing band formed in 1989 by guitarist/vocalist Craig Marshall (Delta Rays/Craig Marshall Band) with friends Milan Moorman (trumpet), Brian Copeland (bassist) and Freddie Mendoza (trombone). 2). The Lucky Strikes are a blues band. "The Lucky Strikes are a bottle neck blues combo who combine the oldtime ethic of an extensive tour schedule with their own interpretation of the music of prohibition-era America." See http://www.

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