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How old was Benny Goodman when seasoned musicians began noticing his improvisation skills?
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Benny Goodman
Jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman, c. 1945.
By the age of 14, Benny Goodman was already astounding seasoned musicians with his attack, intonation, and fluent improvisation skills.1