A celebration event titled "Ahead of his Time: Benny Goodman" takes place, organized by the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music through the Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music. This tribute concert honors the legendary figure, Benny Goodman.
On May 30, a tribute concert titled "Ahead of his Time: Benny Goodman" will be presented by the Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music at Sinai Temple at 7 p.m. This event is part of the ongoing conversations and explorations by the Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music, which is associated with the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
The concert program includes pieces from the 1938 Carnegie Hall concert and a selection of original work inspired by Goodman. Ken Peplowski, a member of Goodman's final big band, will be the acclaimed clarinet soloist for the concert. Charley Harrison, a conductor and UCLA lecturer, is also featured in the concert. An alumni ensemble from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will also be performing.
Benny Goodman, a legendary bandleader and jazz clarinetist, had a famous 1938 Carnegie Hall concert, which was the first performance with an integrated band at a premier American music venue. Goodman's musical and Jewish background led him to work and collaborate with outstanding musicians regardless of their background. This is evident in the racially diverse band he led for the historic concert.
Goodman's clarinet teacher taught both Jewish and African-American students, reflecting Goodman's upbringing in a Jewish community in Chicago. Kehelah Jacob Synagogue provided Goodman with his first lessons and rental clarinet.
Goodman spoke out against injustice through action rather than protest. His Carnegie Hall concert was not only a musical milestone but also a symbol of racial progress and social change. The UCLA Jazz Orchestra is also part of the concert, adding to the celebration of Goodman's legacy.
Admission to the concert is free with RSVP. A panel discussion will precede the concert at 6 p.m. The tribute concert, "Ahead of his Time: Benny Goodman," further explores music in American Jewish life and beyond. Benny Goodman is described as a musical revolutionary who sent seismic waves through the music world.
References: - [1] Bruce Eder, AllMusic. "Benny Goodman." https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-goodman-mn0000055617 - [2] Stan Ayeroff, JazzTimes. "Benny Goodman's Carnegie Hall Concert: The First Jazz Concert at Carnegie Hall." https://www.jazztimes.com/articles/benny-goodmans-carnegie-hall-concert-the-first-jazz-concert-at-carnegie-hall/ - [3] "Benny Goodman: The King of Swing." https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/benny-goodman-the-king-of-swing/ - [5] "Benny Goodman: Carnegie Hall Concert." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Goodman:Carnegie_Hall_Concert
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