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Which countries did Benny Goodman visit as a United States jazz ambassador?
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Benny Goodman
Jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman, c. 1945.
As a United States "jazz ambassador," Benny Goodman participated in several international tours to promote American music:
- South America: He toured the region in 1961.1
- Japan: He performed there in 1964.1
- Soviet Union: In 1962, he became the first American jazz artist to perform in the Soviet Union.1