BENNY GOODMAN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/07/1977 - HFSID 177826
Sale Price $315.00
Reg. $380.00
BENNY GOODMAN
Benny Goodman signs a document agreeing to allow The ABC 25th
Anniversary special to use a clip featuring Goodman's appearance on Kreisler
Bandstand.
Typed Document Signed: "Benny Goodman", 1p, 8½x11.
Hollywood, California, 1977 November 7. On letterhead of The ABC 25th
Anniversary Special to Goodman in New York regarding the usage of a clip
featuring Goodman's appearance on Kreisler Bandstand in the special. In
full: "Thank you for consenting to our usage in the above special
of one [2 words crossed out] brief clips containing your television
appearance with the Benny Goodman Orchestra on 'Kreisler Bandstand.' Such
usage may be publicized in the customary manner, which would include the right
to utilize your name and likeness. The special is presently scheduled for
initial telecast next February. (Two telecasts in the U.S. and Canada are
presently contemplated.) We will, of course, be responsible for obtaining the
necessary clearances from all other interested parties. Please confirm your
consent to the foregoing by signing the enclosed copy of this letter and
returning it to us for our records. Your cooperation is greatly
appreciated." Initialed: "BG" to left of first paragraph.
Also signed: "Marilyn Sharon" as Clearance Administrator.
After playing with bands in the 1920s and early 1930s, clarinetist Benny
Goodman (1909-1986) organized his own orchestra in 1934. In 1935, he formed the
Benny Goodman Trio with Gene Krupa and Teddy Wilson; it became a quartet in 1936
when Lionel Hampton joined. Goodman, who became known as "The King of
Swing", was the first major white bandleader to integrate Black and white
musicians. Performing on radio and in motion pictures in addition to
recording, his orchestra became nationally famous. Composers such as Béla
Bartók, Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein and Morton Gould wrote music for
Goodman. Lightly creased and soiled. Staple holes at upper left blank corner.
Fine condition.
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