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What work did Benny Goodman do in New York City after leaving Ben Pollack’s orchestra?

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Benny Goodman in a tuxedo with bow tie and boutonniere, smiling and holding a clarinet, circa 1945. — Benny Goodman Jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman, c. 1945.

After leaving Ben Pollack’s orchestra in 1929, Benny Goodman worked for five years as a studio musician in New York City. During this period, his most notable recordings featured him in jazz settings, including sessions with Billie Holiday.1