Benny Goodman - THE ESSENTIAL BENNY GOODMAN (2 CDS) - CD

Personnel: Benny Goodman (clarinet); Benny Goodman; Skippy Martin, Dave Matthews, Dave Matthews (alto saxophone); Arthur Rollini, Art Rollini, Bob Taylor , Bob Taylor, Bud Freeman (tenor saxophone); Gordon Griffin, Gordon "Chris" Griffin, Alvin Davis, Bernie Pivin, Bernie Privin, "Fat" Al Davis (trumpet); Joe Harris (trombone); Johnny Guarneri (piano); Red Norvo (vibraphone); Sid Weiss, Barney Spieler, Harry Goodman, Hank Wayland, Artie Bernstein, Slam Stewart (bass guitar); Helen Forrest, Helen Ward, Martha Tilton, Mildred Bailey, Peggy Lee (vocals); Mike Bryan, Arnold Covey, Benny Heller, George Van Eps, Allan Reuss, Tom Morgan (guitar); Charlie Christian (electric guitar); Eddie Rosa, Noni Bernardi, Buff Estes, Bob Snyder, Gus Bivona, George Koenig, Bill Shine, Bill DePew, Ben Kantor, Clint Neagley, John Prager, Julie Schwartz, Nuncio "Toots" Mondello, Hymie Schertzer (alto saxophone); Cliff Strickland, Bus Bassey, Gish Gilbertson, Georgie Auld, Herbie Haymer, Jack Henderson , Jerry