Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the First Black-and-White Jazz Band in History

by Lesa Cline-Ransome

James E Ransome (Illustrator)

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Teddy Wilson and Benny Goodman broke the color barrier in entertainment when they formed the Benny Goodman Trio with Gene Krupa. Here is the story of how two musical prodigies from very different backgrounds grew up, were brought together by the love of music, and helped to create the jazz style known as swing.
  • ISBN10 082342362X
  • ISBN13 9780823423620
  • Publish Date 1 February 2014 (first published 1 January 2014)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Holiday House Inc