Benny Goodman and His Orchestra

Benny Goodman and His Orchestra was the touring big band led by American clarinetist Benny Goodman, associated with the swing era and big band jazz. The group combined arranged ensemble charts with featured solo improvisation, often putting Goodman's clarinet at the forefront, and played a central role in popularizing swing formats for dance halls and radio in the 1930s and 1940s.