What are the differences between Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman?
“What are the differences between the styles of Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman?” This is a question from Yahoo’s Answer section. Here is the answer they provided; “I could not find any differences between the two, they were both accomplished clarinettist’s and both were major soloists with their own bands blending commercialism with interesting musical values both being dedicated with unflinching values.” Artie Shaw had an answer when asked the same question. Artie repled “Benny Goodman plays clarinet, I play music.” Benny Goodman, of course, was a pioneer in big band swing who was one of the most important band leaders of the era. He was dubbed “The King of Swing’ in 1936 (by Gene Krupa?). Artie, later was declared the “King” with the great success of his landmark recordings of “Stardust” and “Begin The Beguine.” Earlier, In response to Goodman’s nickname, the “King of Swing”, Shaw’s fans dubbed him the “King of the Clarinet.” Shaw, however, felt the titles were reversed. “Benny Goodman
