- Audio CD (8 Nov 1999)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Import
- Label: Columbia
- ASIN: B000026GVY
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 103,989 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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This album commemorates the first-ever jazz concert at Carnegie Hall in New York (January 16, 1938). Few knew at the time that the concert had been recorded and 12 years were to pass before Goodman himself got around to listening to the acetate discs. He passed the masters to Columbia who produced a pair of LPs that became consistent bestsellers. The Goodman band plays with a brio seldom matched elsewhere. This was the famous line-up with Harry James, Jess Stacy and Gene Krupa. There are trio and quartet pieces (with Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton, Goodman and Krupa) and a potted "history of jazz" containing a gem of a solo from Bobby Hackett. The lengthy version of "Honeysuckle Rose" is played in jam session style with such guests as Lester Young, Buck Clayton, Count Basie and Johnny Hodges. Right at the end is the famous version of "Sing, Sing, Sing" with its quite spontaneous piano interlude by Jess Stacy. --Steve Voce
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
But this issue only for fanatics of this wonderful concert,
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This review is from: Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert (Audio CD)
As a teenager in the 1950's I was completely bowled over the by music played at this concert. Since then I have been a Benny Goodman fanatic. My parents bought me the very first two LPs issued and I have since bought the later LP issue and three sets of different CD issues. This is swing at its best with musicians at top of their form. However, buy other versions of this concert on CD before this one. I give it five stars as I found it incredible to hear the complete concert, including tracks that techniques in the 1950's were unable to transfer to vinyl: these were 'Sometimes I'm happy' and 'If Dreams come true.' All the crackles have been left in as it was felt that taking them out would reduce the quality of the music but most people will probably find it unacceptable. After nearly 50 years of listening to this concert I still find the music incredibly exciting. Strongly recommend the concert but other versions first please.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Benny Goodman-a lost opportunity?,
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This review is from: Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert (Audio CD)
After having, first the LP and then the tape, I welcomed the opportunity to get this, supposedly, extra special version of the concert. The CD gives a better idea of the actual concert, and the intro, by Goodman, sets the tone. However, of the extra tracks indicated, only one gives a band number missing from the tape, the remainder being a series of 'band intros', appearing at the end of the CD. My biggest disappointment is the quality of sound. Given the ability, these days, to bring old recordings up to a high level, no attempt has been made to improve the fidelity. Having said that, we now have a feeling of 'being there', which makes listening worthwhile. However, if I had realised how low grade the sound was, I would not have ordered it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Benny Goodman - Carnegie Hall,
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This review is from: Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert (Audio CD)
Notwithstanding the technical differences between the LP and the CD, this album remains a leading contender for inclusion in any list of the top Swing albums of all time. The material is so well known that it ill becomes me to attempt to add anything of a critical nature to the opinions of others more qualified than I. Suffice to say it gives me inestimable pleasure.
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