CONCERT PROGRAMS
A Benny Goodman Centennial Tribute is offered in small group (3-7 musicians, including clarinet, piano, vocal; plus bass, drums, vibes and guitar) and big band (12-15 pieces, including small group plus horns and vocal) settings. Songs from Benny’s trio, quartet, quintet and sextet are featured throughout, as are vocal selections from the best of the Goodman singers (Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Martha Tilton, Helen Ward, Helen Forrest, Mildred Bailey and more).
SAMPLE SMALL GROUP SHOW
Set One Set Two
Tiger Rag Carolina Shout (Piano Solo)
A Smooth One Time on My Hands
Lulu’s Back in Town All I Do Is Dream of You
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love You Turned the Tables on Me
I Don’t Know Why (I Just Do) Memories of You
What a Little Moonlight Can Do World Is Waiting for the Sunrise
Would You Like to Take a Walk Moonglow
Nagasaki More than You Know
Why Don’t You Do Right After You’ve Gone
Jeepers Creepers Goodnight My Love
SAMPLE BIG BAND SHOW
Set One Set Two
Let’s Dance Stompin’ at the Savoy
Jersey Bounce Seven Come Eleven
And the Angels Sing
Don’t Be That Way
Goody Goody Memories of You
I Thought About You China Boy
Avalon Moonglow
Air Mail Special On the Sunny Side of the Street
Body and Soul Flyin’ Home
Why Don’t You Do Right Sing, Sing, Sing
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